Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — St Albans has seen over 10,000 sales across five years, reflecting a moderately active market. Prices average around £673,000, though the median sits notably lower at £567,500, indicating a mix of affordable and premium properties. The market has grown 7.6% over this period, with recent activity hovering near £695,000.
Property Types and Price Differences — Flats are the most affordable option, averaging £342,000, while detached homes command nearly three times that figure at over £1 million. Terraced properties, the most frequently traded type, cluster around £579,000, sitting between flats and semi-detached homes at £717,000. This range reflects St Albans' diverse housing stock across different buyer segments.
Price Trends Over Time — The past five years show modest volatility rather than steady growth. After reaching £697,000 in 2022, prices dipped to £687,000 in 2023 before recovering to around £700,000 by 2024. The most recent year saw a notable dip to £642,000, though the current average has rebounded to £695,000.
What Stands Out — The gap between cheapest and most expensive recent sales is substantial, ranging from £230,000 to £1.64 million, pointing to significant variety in neighbourhoods and property condition. Terraced homes dominate transaction volume with nearly 2,900 sales, making them the market's backbone.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | 194 | £429,629 |
| London Road | 160 | £662,179 |
| Hatfield Road | 147 | £643,792 |
| Grosvenor Road | 86 | £460,644 |
| Camp Road | 84 | £503,626 |
| Osprey Drive | 80 | £831,774 |
| The Ridgeway | 78 | £621,436 |
| Eagle Way | 78 | £706,351 |
| Charrington Place | 77 | £370,834 |
| Newsom Place | 67 | £374,392 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 2 The Shrubberies | AL1 2AW | £352,500 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 18 Pine Grove | AL2 3SS | £615,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 4 Ringway Road | AL2 2RB | £500,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 111 Sandpit Lane | AL4 0BP | £1,640,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 39 The Dell | AL1 4HF | £900,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 8, SERRA HOUSE Charrington Place | AL1 3FU | £230,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 65 Folly Avenue | AL3 5PY | £627,500 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 10 Kitchener Close | AL1 5RJ | £412,500 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 41 Woodland Drive | AL4 0EL | £1,200,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 36 Offas Way | AL4 8PD | £365,000 | Flat |
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Yes. The average property price in St Albans has increased by 8% over the past 5 years, with the current mean price at £673,665 and the median at £567,500.
The mean average property price in St Albans is £673,665 based on 10,103 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £567,500.
The most expensive property type in St Albans is detached homes, averaging £1,013,212. The most affordable is flats, averaging £341,806. There have been 10,103 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 10,103 property sales recorded in St Albans over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is High Street with 194 sales.
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