Is AL1 3AU a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

398 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of AL1 3AU. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
104
Violence & sexual offences
99
Shoplifting
68
Criminal damage & arson
27
Other theft
26
Drugs
19
Public order
19
Vehicle crime
17

House prices

£655,974

Average price in St Albans (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 3.2% year on year.

Terraced
£585,030
Semi-detached
£780,991
Detached
£1,274,817
Flat / maisonette
£330,508

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for AL1 3AU 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 3AU on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near AL1 3AU on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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