Harpenden East
Ward in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.823, -0.342 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 14 15 |
Harpenden East sits on the eastern side of the town of Harpenden within the district of St. Albans, Hertfordshire, and is largely residential with a mix of Victorian and 20th‑century housing, tree‑lined streets and convenient access to local shops and cafes. Many residents commute into London via good rail and road links, which helps explain the comparatively affluent, family‑orientated feel and a lively programme of community groups and sports clubs.
The area benefits from nearby green spaces such as Harpenden Common and the long‑established agricultural science centre at Rothamsted Research, giving a distinct mix of suburban charm and scientific heritage. Local traditions like the farmers’ market and annual events reflect an engaged community spirit and a strong network of schools, churches and residents’ associations.
Postcode districts covering Harpenden East
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 18.3 miles
- Islington 21.6 miles
- Milton Keynes 22.8 miles
- City of Westminster 22.8 miles
- Luton 6.5 miles
- Slough 24 miles
- Harrow 15.9 miles
- High Wycombe 22 miles
- Watford 11.7 miles
- Bedford 22.3 miles
- Harlow 19.5 miles
- Stevenage 8.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Harpenden West Ward 0.9 miles
- Harpenden Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Lea Valley Built-up area 1 mile
- Harpenden South Ward 1.5 miles
- Harpenden North & Rural Ward 1.7 miles
- Sandridge & Wheathampstead Ward 1.9 miles
- Blackmore End Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Harpenden Rural Parish 2.2 miles
- Wheathampstead Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Kinsbourne Green Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Hyde Parish 2.7 miles
- Kimpton Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Harpenden East
AL5 4QT, AL5 4TL, AL5 4RR, AL5 4QH, AL5 5EP, AL5 4QU, AL5 5BB, AL5 5JG, AL5 4SY … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 3.7 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 24.8 miles
- Harpenden Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Luton Airport Parkway Railway Station 4.1 miles
Hotels near Harpenden East Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 4 miles
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 4 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 4.2 miles
- Sopwell House 5 6.1 miles
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection Hilton 4 5.1 miles
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 4.9 miles
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 5.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 4 5.9 miles
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 8.1 miles
Schools in Harpenden East
- Crabtree Infants' School Primary
- Crabtree Junior School Primary
- High Beeches Primary School Primary
- Katherine Warington School Secondary
- Manland Primary School Primary
- Sauncey Wood Primary School Primary
- Sir John Lawes School Secondary
- St George's School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Luton Hoo Estate 3.1 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 4.9 miles
- Oaklands College College 5.3 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 5.7 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 6 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 6.2 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 6.5 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 6.5 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 7.2 miles
- Broadhall Way Stadium 7.8 miles
- British School Museum Museum 8.9 miles
- Toddington library Library 11.9 miles