Is AL1 5HD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

376 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of AL1 5HD. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
98
Violence & sexual offences
95
Shoplifting
66
Criminal damage & arson
24
Other theft
21
Public order
20
Drugs
19
Vehicle crime
18

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 5HD 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 5HD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near AL1 5HD on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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