St Albans AL8 7 area guide
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Is St Albans AL8 7 a good place to live?
In St Albans (AL8 7), recorded crime is 70% below the national average, homes sell for around £572,859 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 70% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£572,859
Population
9,181
Recorded crime
81.3
Schools
6
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in St Albans AL8 7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in St Albans AL8 7 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (20 of 3,393) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in AL8 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (21 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in AL8 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 26/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 23%
- Households with children
- 36%
- Households
- 3,533
Owned 73% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 9%
Census 2021 (ONS), for AL8 7.
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St Albans AL8 7: frequently asked questions
Is St Albans AL8 7 a good place to live?
In St Albans (AL8 7), recorded crime is 70% below the national average, homes sell for around £572,859 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in St Albans AL8 7?
Recorded crime in St Albans AL8 7 runs at 81.3 per 1,000 properties, 70% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is St Albans AL8 7 safe?
Crime in St Albans AL8 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in St Albans AL8 7 runs at 81.3 per 1,000 properties, 70% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in St Albans AL8 7?
Homes in St Albans AL8 7 sell for around £572,859 on average, based on 84 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is St Albans AL8 7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in St Albans AL8 7 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (20 of 3,393) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in St Albans AL8 7?
There are 6 schools in St Albans AL8 7 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in St Albans AL8 7 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in St Albans AL8 7, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is St Albans AL8 7 a deprived area?
St Albans AL8 7 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).