Is AL1 2NR a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

165 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of AL1 2NR. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
48
Violence & sexual offences
31
Other theft
29
Shoplifting
17
Criminal damage & arson
13
Vehicle crime
9
Public order
8
Drugs
3

House prices

£646,781

Average price in St Albans (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 2.3% year on year.

Terraced
£575,819
Semi-detached
£767,828
Detached
£1,258,766
Flat / maisonette
£327,034

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for AL1 2NR specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near AL1 2NR on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near AL1 2NR on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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