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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For AL55QS, st albans

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £809,427

Average Price For Property Types
Flat:
£319,097
Semi-Detatched:
£819,979
Detatched:
£1,339,049
Terraced:
£565,410
Average Rental Price For Property Types
Room:
1
£595
Studio:
1
£746
One Bedroom:
1
£1,027
Two Bedrooms:
2
£1,429
Three Bedrooms:
3
£1,878
Four or More Bedrooms:
4
£2,795
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Making The Most Of Postcode Data Insights For AL55QS

Whether you're contemplating a move or simply want a better understanding of your current neighborhood, researching local data is a smart move.

Knowing average house prices and rental rates ensures you're making informed financial decisions. Understanding transport links saves time and frustration by revealing the best ways to get around. Crime statistics help you make safety-conscious choices, while insights into schools, amenities, and community life let you assess if the area truly matches your needs and lifestyle.

All this knowledge empowers you to either confidently make the move to somewhere new or gain a deeper appreciation for where you live.

AL55QS has had 37 transactions since the start of 2023. This is above the average sale count for the past year for postcodes across the UK. This points to a hot property market where there is both a lot of demand and a lot of sales going on. This means it might be worth holding off if a property in the area isnt perfect as you may find that a more suitable property swiftly comes to market.

Be aware though that the high demand that is implied by high sales could drive prices up and so you need to be careful to time the market correctly to not end up spending more than you intended. View our trend data for prices to get a better view into how quickly prices are rising in this market.

Trends

Trend data for AL55QS. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

4.33%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for AL55QS

Average Income

Average income data for an area is useful for giving an insight on earning potential after a move.

Average Income for AL55QS

£63,900

per year

Local Amenities in AL55QS

Availability of local amenities in an area can have a big impact on both the value of homes in the area as well as the quality of life for people who live there. Below you can find details on nearby points of interest in AL55QS

Local Schools

Often the quality of schools in the local area are a driving motivator for families with children to make a move.

School Name
Crabtree Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 726m
School Name
Crabtree Infants' School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 726m
School Name
Sir John Lawes School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 769m
School Name
Manland Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1039m
School Name
High Beeches Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1213m
School Name
Batford Nursery School
Type
nursery
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1316m
School Name
Katherine Warington School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 1419m
School Name
St George's School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1456m
School Name
Harpenden Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1467m
School Name
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1503m
School Name
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1864m
School Name
Aldwickbury School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 1879m
School Name
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1964m
School Name
The Grove Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2064m
School Name
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2141m
School Name
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2357m
School Name
St Hilda's School
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 2549m
School Name
The King's School
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 3107m
School Name
Roundwood Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3402m
School Name
Roundwood Park School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 3511m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes. The nearest station is 17 minutes walk away from AL55QS

Station NameDistance To Station
Harpenden Rail Station1450m

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 8 stores in a 5km radius of AL55QS

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Tesco Express Esso
Tesco Harpenden Esso Express
900m
The Co-operative Food
Co-op Batford
1122m
Sainsburys
Sainsburys Harpenden
1729m
Waitrose
Waitrose Harpenden
1920m
Marks and Spencer Simply Food
M&S Harpenden SF
1945m
Marks and Spencer BP
M&S Townsend BP
2092m
The Co-operative Food
Co-op Harpenden - Southdown Road
2215m
Tesco Express
Tesco Harpenden Luton Rd Express
2845m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 2 bank branches in a 5km radius of AL55QS

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

Barclays
Barclays Local - Harpenden
1701m
Nationwide
Harpenden
1822m

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