Property Prices in AL2
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in AL2 is £593,124, broadly in line with the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.
Properties in AL2 cost 106.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in AL2 have fallen 0.4% 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 | £812,043 | 262 |
| Semi-detached | £606,547 | 231 |
| Terraced | £498,535 | 197 |
| Flat | £300,047 | 180 |
| All types | £593,124 | 897 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in AL2
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 12.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, AL2 has a crime rate well 85% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
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Schools in AL2
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
AL2 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Colney Primary & Nursery School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Bowmansgreen Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| How Wood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Good | mi |
| Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | mi |
| Killigrew Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
0
Outstanding
2
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
110,212
Population
62
Median Age
33%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in AL2 are 358.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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358.0 Mbps
Avg Download
64.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
97%
Superfast Coverage
89%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in AL2 is collected by Hertsmere. The Band D rate is £2,076/year.
Area Summary
AL2 — ST ALBANS
Area Summary
AL2 (ST ALBANS) offers above-average property prices (£593,124, 107% above national average), low crime (85% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (358 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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