Living in AL4, St Albans
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around AL4 in St Albans. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in St Albans: £651,448, up 4.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around AL4
111 recorded home sales on the streets around central AL4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £600,000 and a range from £149,950 to £1,520,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9PP | semi-detached | £850,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 105 WINDMILL AVENUE, AL4 9SL | terraced | £425,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 31 HARVESTERS, AL4 9QU | terraced | £790,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 40 WILSTONE DRIVE, AL4 9TT | terraced | £468,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| 5 ALDBURY CLOSE, AL4 9JP | terraced | £430,000 | 2026-04-09 |
| 14 RIPON WAY, AL4 9AJ | terraced | £380,500 | 2026-04-07 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
37 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Fleetville Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Cunningham Hill Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Cunningham Hill Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| The Grove Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
25 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Aldwickbury School, St Albans High School for Girls, St Albans Independent College.
All 3 fee-paying schools near AL4, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 33.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.4% |
| Skilled trades | 4.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
53 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central AL4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on St Albans's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
1 restaurant, 4 pubs within range of central AL4.
Common questions about AL4
What is the average house price in AL4?
The average sold price in St Albans is £651,448 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in AL4?
Prices in St Albans are up 4.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in AL4?
The median of 111 recorded sales around central AL4 in the last 2 years is £600,000, ranging from £149,950 to £1,520,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in AL4?
37 schools sit within 3 miles of central AL4, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in AL4?
53 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central AL4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is AL4 at risk of flooding?
Central AL4 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is AL4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £600,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 53 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is AL4 safe?
53 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central AL4 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? AL4 or AL1, AL4 or AL10, AL4 or AL3.
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