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AL5 Area Report

St Albans

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£828,461
Median Price
Postcode district (AL5)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (AL5)
17
Schools Nearby
40/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in AL5

Rental Yield
2.6
Price Growth
5.2
Safety
1.5
Schools
8.9
Transport
4
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.5
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (AL5)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

100
Crimes/month
40
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 109
2025-05: 113
2025-06: 136
2025-07: 120
2025-08: 137
2025-09: 93
2025-10: 122
2025-11: 105
2025-12: 104
2026-01: 92
2026-02: 97
2026-03: 112
2025-042026-03

↓ 11% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (St Albans)

DECILE 8/10 — 70–80% least deprived

St Albans has below-average deprivation, in the top 30% of least-deprived areas.

income
8
employment
8
education
9
health
9
crime
8
housing
8
environment
7

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for St Albans (the HPI is only published at LAD level). AL5 spans 2 local authorities; St Albans is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the AL5-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£617,724
St Albans average
-4.0%
Annual Change
Declining
Market

Average Price by Type

£1,191,480
Detached
£731,553
Semi-Detached
£549,747
Terraced
£315,438
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £259,869
01/12/2003: £261,080
01/12/2004: £288,856
01/12/2005: £299,124
01/12/2006: £329,389
01/12/2007: £359,665
01/12/2008: £317,463
01/12/2009: £331,710
01/12/2010: £363,471
01/12/2011: £364,225
01/12/2012: £384,219
01/12/2013: £399,232
01/12/2014: £464,679
01/12/2015: £503,398
01/12/2016: £545,795
01/12/2017: £569,328
01/12/2018: £529,208
01/12/2019: £547,364
01/12/2020: £561,253
01/12/2021: £585,832
01/12/2022: £620,348
01/12/2023: £602,788
01/12/2024: £643,627
01/12/2025: £617,724
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

10
Primary
3
Secondary
3
Independent
1
Nursery
17
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

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Median prices in AL5 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£1,325,000
726 sales
Semi-detached
£795,000
602 sales
Terraced
£600,500
352 sales
Flat
£345,000
538 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for St Albans. For the headline AL5 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-4%
1 Year Change
declining
Market Status
St Albans
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
2.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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    Conservation Area
    Harpenden
    Planning restrictions may apply
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    75/100

    Good walkability with most amenities within walking distance.

    Within ½ mile:41 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Food Hygiene Ratings

    42 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.2/5
    Average Rating
    81%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    42
    Total Establishments
    Sweet Spot DessertsTakeaway/sandwich shop
    4/5
    The 1971Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    4/5
    Impact Food Group @ Harpenden AcademySchool/college/university
    Exempt
    Harpenden Grill and KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop
    4/5
    Bright Horizons Harpenden Central;Caring Premises
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    16%
    Renewable Energy
    206g
    CO₂/kWh
    high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 47.5%wind 16.2%nuclear 14.5%biomass 12.3%imports 9.5%hydro 0.1%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    116m
    Highabove sea level

    At 116m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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