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AL1

ST ALBANS

Hertfordshire, South East, England

AL1 is the postcode district for ST ALBANS, located in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £686,077
1yr change ▼ 18.0%
Crime 49% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£686,077

▼ 18.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

139% above national avg

Crime Rate

121.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

49% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

367 Mbps

Property Prices in AL1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in AL1 is £686,077, which is 20% above the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in AL1 cost 139.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in AL1 have fallen 18.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,310,654 209
Semi-detached £824,069 318
Terraced £648,937 537
Flat £361,633 717
All types £686,077 1852

5-Year Price History

£624K £658K £693K £727K £761K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in AL1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 121.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, AL1 has a crime rate significantly 49% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
33.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
9.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
22.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
30.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in AL1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

AL1 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Camp Primary and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
St Peter's School Primary Not inspected mi
Windermere Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Cunningham Hill Junior School Primary Outstanding mi

3

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

151,012

Population

62

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in AL1 are 367.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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367.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in AL1 is collected by St Albans. The Band D rate is £2,094/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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AL1 — ST ALBANS

Area Summary

AL1 (ST ALBANS) offers above-average property prices (£686,077, 139% above national average), higher-than-average crime (49% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (367 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about AL1 ST ALBANS

What is the average house price in AL1 ST ALBANS?
The average house price in AL1 (ST ALBANS) is £686,077, based on 1852 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 139% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 18.0% over the past year.
Is AL1 ST ALBANS a safe area to live?
Crime in AL1 is above the national average (121.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (33.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (22.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of AL1 ST ALBANS?
The population of AL1 (ST ALBANS) is approximately 151,012 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in AL1?
The average broadband download speed in AL1 is 367 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in AL1 ST ALBANS?
There are 21 schools in or near AL1. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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