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AL3

ST ALBANS

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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AL3 covers ST ALBANS in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £700,290
1yr change ▲ 4.2%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£700,290

▲ 4.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

144% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

296 Mbps

Property Prices in AL3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in AL3 is £700,290, which is 22% above the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in AL3 cost 144.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in AL3 have risen 4.2% 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 £1,064,280 224
Semi-detached £702,726 285
Terraced £606,272 415
Flat £343,121 168
All types £700,290 1141

5-Year Price History

£682K £689K £697K £704K £711K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in AL3

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, AL3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in AL3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

AL3 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Flamstead Village School Primary Not inspected mi
Markyate Village School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Bernards Heath Junior School Primary Good mi
Margaret Wix Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

315,877

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in AL3 are 296.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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296.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in AL3 is collected by St Albans Council. The Band D rate is £2,064/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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AL3 — ST ALBANS

Area Summary

AL3 (ST ALBANS) offers above-average property prices (£700,290, 144% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (296 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about AL3 ST ALBANS

What is the average house price in AL3 ST ALBANS?
The average house price in AL3 (ST ALBANS) is £700,290, based on 1141 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 144% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.2% over the past year.
Is AL3 ST ALBANS a safe area to live?
Crime in AL3 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of AL3 ST ALBANS?
The population of AL3 (ST ALBANS) is approximately 315,877 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in AL3?
The average broadband download speed in AL3 is 296 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in AL3 ST ALBANS?
There are 18 schools in or near AL3. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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