Property Prices in AL4
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in AL4 is £715,571, which is 25% above the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.
Properties in AL4 cost 149.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in AL4 have fallen 7.1% 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 | £983,502 | 253 |
| Semi-detached | £759,368 | 393 |
| Terraced | £515,396 | 232 |
| Flat | £309,258 | 166 |
| All types | £715,571 | 1084 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in AL4
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 19.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, AL4 has a crime rate well 76% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
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Schools in AL4
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
AL4 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | mi |
| Sandridge School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Oakwood Primary School | Primary | Good | mi |
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Oaklands College | Post-16 | Not inspected | mi |
2
Outstanding
3
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 AL4 are 348.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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348.0 Mbps
Avg Download
63.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
95%
Superfast Coverage
87%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in AL4 is collected by Hertsmere. The Band D rate is £2,076/year.
Area Summary
AL4 — ST ALBANS
Area Summary
AL4 (ST ALBANS) offers above-average property prices (£715,571, 149% above national average), low crime (76% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (348 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Average
Broadband
Good
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