Harding Close Redbourn, St Albans
12 addresses across 1 postcode (AL3), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37307748.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £456,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in St Albans costs £2,419 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Harpenden, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cumberland Gardens, is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 95 to 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Village Surgery, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 49 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £456,000 | £456,000 | £456,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £420,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £416,750 | £413,500 | £420,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2025 | 10 AL3 7NT | Terraced | £456,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2022 | 18 AL3 7NT | Other | £949,600 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Sep 2022 | 16A AL3 7NT | Other | £245,400 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jun 2021 | 16 AL3 7NT | Terraced | £420,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2021 | 12 AL3 7NT | Terraced | £405,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 14 AL3 7NT | Terraced | £405,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2020 | 10 AL3 7NT | Terraced | £413,500 | |
| 4 Nov 2020 | 8 AL3 7NT | Terraced | £420,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2017 | 6 AL3 7NT | Detached | £575,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: Maisonette, not recorded (5); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (10). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (8); owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in St Albans in 2026-27: Band D £2,419 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,613 | £1,882 | £2,150 | £2,419 | £2,957 | £3,494 | £4,032 | £4,838 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (23% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 95 m and 96 m above sea level (95 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL3 7NT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harpenden 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| St Albans Abbey 149,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.3 miles) | |
| St Albans City 6.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Street Redbourn | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Airport Bus Station Luton Airport | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Car parks | NCP National Car Parks Harpenden | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Village Surgery | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crown Pharmacy | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Redbourn Dental Practice | 200 m |
| Hospital | Harpenden Memorial Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Harpenden Police Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Harpenden - Southdown Road | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cumberland Gardens 2,390 m² | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | West Common 5.0 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greyhound Meadow 1,920 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Priory, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m south-west. 72 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Priory | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m south-west |
| Cumberland House, Including Front Wall and Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m west |
| Rothamsted Romano-British cemetery | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| The Aubreys camp | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Scout Spring | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Knott Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Deacon's Spring | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Hammondsend Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Hammonds End Farm Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Chalk Dell | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for St Albans: see them on the St Albans page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbourn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House coffee AL3 7LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Mar 2026 |
| St Albans and District Foodbank AL3 7LG | Retailers - other | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Co-op Food Redbourn High Street AL3 7LW | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2025 |
| India Gate Redbourn AL3 7LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 4 Good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| The Enchanted Tea Rooms AL3 7LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| The Queen of Herts AL3 7LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Fishy Fryer AL3 7LN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| The Wine Sisters AL3 7LN | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Nisa Local (Weymans) AL3 7LE | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| The George Inn AL3 7LW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 4 Good | 24 Jan 2026 |
| Total Cow AL3 7LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2025 |
| The Hub AL3 7LL | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| The Cozy Snug AL3 7LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Narya Retail Limited AL3 7LN | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2024 |
| The Bakery Stop AL3 7LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Totton Mews (17); On or near Supermarket (13); On or near Parking Area (9); On or near Pondsmeade (4); On or near Crown Court (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 55% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- AL3 7NT: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Waterend Lane · Bassett Close · Crown Street · Crown Street · Pondsmeade · Totton Mews · New Forge Place · Cumberland Drive · Flint Copse · The Priory · Miller Close · Fish Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.