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AL4

ST ALBANS

Hertfordshire, South East, England

AL4 is the postcode district for ST ALBANS, located in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £715,571
1yr change ▼ 7.1%
Crime 76% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£715,571

▼ 7.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

149% above national avg

Crime Rate

19.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

76% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

348 Mbps

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

£682K £696K £709K £722K £735K 2023 2024 2025

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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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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
6.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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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.

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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

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
17.0%

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.

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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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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Frequently Asked Questions about AL4 ST ALBANS

What is the average house price in AL4 ST ALBANS?
The average house price in AL4 (ST ALBANS) is £715,571, based on 1084 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 149% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.1% over the past year.
Is AL4 ST ALBANS a safe area to live?
Crime in AL4 is significantly below the national average (19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of AL4 ST ALBANS?
The population of AL4 (ST ALBANS) is approximately 110,212 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in AL4?
The average broadband download speed in AL4 is 348 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in AL4 ST ALBANS?
There are 14 schools in or near AL4. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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