Is AL5 2TH a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

103 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of AL5 2TH. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
28
Anti-social behaviour
24
Other theft
12
Shoplifting
12
Public order
9
Burglary
6
Criminal damage & arson
5
Vehicle crime
2

House prices

£651,448

Average price in St Albans (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 4.3% year on year.

Terraced
£579,924
Semi-detached
£771,814
Detached
£1,255,059
Flat / maisonette
£332,768

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for AL5 2TH 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 AL5 2TH on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near AL5 2TH on Check Food Hygiene

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