Is AL1 3FP a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

358 crimes recorded

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

Anti-social behaviour
92
Violence & sexual offences
87
Shoplifting
61
Other theft
26
Criminal damage & arson
25
Public order
18
Drugs
17
Vehicle crime
17

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 3FP 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 3FP on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near AL1 3FP on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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