Manland Avenue is in Harpenden and in St Albans district. AL5 4RF is located in the Harpenden East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manland Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 4RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL5 4RG, AL5 4RH, AL5 4RL, AL5 4RD, AL5 4RQ, AL5 4FN, AL5 4RB, AL5 4RA, AL5 5QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL5 4RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of AL5 4RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.8% | 21.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.6% | 69.9% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 25.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 69.6% | 70.3% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 21.9% |
| Good health | 22.8% | 21.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -12.0% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around AL5 4RF this area, 3.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 69.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.8% | 69.5% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.2% | 93.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 89.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 89.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.5% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manland Avenue was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% lower than the Harpenden East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manland Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Harpenden East and the 206th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Manland Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2023-07-31 | £835,468 |
| 30 Manland Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2021-09-30 | £928,503 |
| 20 Manland Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,775,000 | 2020-03-30 | £2,129,167 |
| 18 Manland Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2018-10-08 | £1,230,619 |
| 4 Manland Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,090,000 | 2018-05-14 | £1,299,860 |
AL5 4RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
AL5 4RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in AL5 4RF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batford Nursery School Holcroft Road , AL5 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manland Primary School Sauncey Avenue , AL5 4QW | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabtree Junior School Crabtree Lane , AL5 5PU | 4out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabtree Infants' School Crabtree Lane , AL5 5PU | 4out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sauncey Wood Primary School Pickford Hill , AL5 5HL | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpenden Academy 25 Vaughan Road , AL5 4EL | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Lawes School Manland Way , AL5 4QP | 4out of 4 | 232 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherine Warington School Lower Luton Road , AL5 5FH | - not rated | 686 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Sun Lane , AL5 4TD | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood Park School Roundwood Park , AL5 3AE | 4out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwickbury School Aldwickbury School , Wheathampstead Road AL5 1AD | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Hilda's School 28 Douglas Road , AL5 2ES | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The King's School Elmfield , Ambrose Lane AL5 4DU | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's School Crouch Hall Lane , Redbourn AL3 7ET | 2out of 4 | 4,974 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree @ | The Malta Ph, 110 Lower Luton Road | 505 yd | |
| Shezzo's | 106A Lower Luton Road, Harpenden | 516 yd | |
| The 1971 | 36B Station Road, Harpenden | 991 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 9-10 Harding Parade, Station Road | 1,047 yd | |
| Pasta Cibo | 2 Harding Parade, Station Road | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amble Inn | 182 Station Road, Harpenden | 269 yd | |
| Elliswick Lawn Tennis Club | Browning Road, Harpenden | 353 yd | |
| The Gibraltar Castle PH | The Gibraltar Castle Ph, 70 Lower Luton Road | 505 yd | |
| The Malta PH | The Malta Ph, 110 Lower Luton Road | 505 yd | |
| Marquis Of Granby | The Marquis Of Granby Ph, 31 Marquis Lane | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Village | 93 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden | 468 yd | |
| Kingfish | 146 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden | 675 yd | |
| Harp's Coffee | Harpenden Central Railway Station, Station Approach | 994 yd | |
| Harpenden Grill and Kebab | 36 Station Road, Harpenden | 1,008 yd | |
| Oriental Aroma | 7 Harding Parade, Station Road | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 103-105 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden | 506 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir John Lawes School MANLAND WAY | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Elliswick Lawn Tennis Club ELLISWICK ROAD | tennis courts | 454 yd |
| Crabtree Junior School CRABTREE LANE | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| St Georges School Sun Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Harpenden & District Indoor Bowls Club Aldwickbury Crescent | indoor bowls | 931 yd |
| Westfield Recreation Ground WESTFIELD RECREATION GROUND WESTFIELD RECREATION GROUND WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| High Beeches Primary School ALDWICKBURY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 323.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 220 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.