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Bernards Heath

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About

Bernards Heath is a residential area located north of St Albans city centre. It is known for its large open heathland, which provides green space for walking and outdoor activities. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian and Edwardian homes, as well as more modern developments. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and schools, making it a practical place to live.

The heath itself is a notable feature, offering woodland and grassland areas that attract wildlife. It is popular with dog walkers and families, with paths connecting to nearby parks and the city centre. The area has good transport links, including bus routes and proximity to St Albans City railway station. Bernards Heath balances urban convenience with access to nature.

Area overview

On average Bernards Heath has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bernards Heath is £80,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Bernards Heath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bernards Heath Population
6,943
Population density
3,701.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,404
77.82%
Other White
474
6.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
178
2.56%
Indian
170
2.45%
Irish
137
1.97%
Total population: 6,944

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,120
44.29%
Owns outright
1,016
40.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
265
10.48%
Social rents from council
74
2.93%
Other forms of private rent
29
1.15%
Total households: 2,529

Property prices in Bernards Heath

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £795,000 in Bernards Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £5,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bernards Heath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bernards Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£1,400,000
Flats13£365,000
Semi-Detached20£1,037,500
Terraced31£685,000

10 years median price trend in Bernards Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bernards Heath.

All postcodes in Bernards Heath

AL40BW

Sandpit Lane

AL14AP

Boundary Road

AL14BJ

Hall Heath Close

AL14DJ

Battlefield Road

AL14EA

Chaucer Close

AL14RT

Faircross Way

AL14XG

Furse Avenue

AL14DX

Battlefield Road

AL14RQ

Marshal's Drive

AL14SF

Charmouth Road

AL14TH

St Johns Court

AL14XR

Beechwood Avenue

AL14AN

Chaucer Close

AL14AS

Chaucer Close

AL14DH

Boundary Road

AL14ES

Lancaster Road

AL14RF

Marshal's Drive

AL14TG

Bernards Heath

AL14TP

St Johns Court

AL14UZ

Jersey Lane

AL14XF

Marshalswick Lane

AL14AA

Avenue Road

AL14AB

Chaucer Close

AL14AH

Chaucer Close

AL14BA

Chaucer Close

AL14ED

Culver Road

AL14SB

Faircross Way

AL14XZ

Beechwood Avenue

AL35HN

Seymour Road

AL14EP

Lancaster Road

AL35HR

Chaucer Close

AL14EY

Sandpit Lane

AL14QG

Gleave Close

AL14RJ

Gurney Court Road

AL14RU

The Park

AL35AE

Heath Farm Lane

AL35AY

Heathlands Drive

AL14TT

St Johns Court

AL14AL

Chaucer Close

AL14BS

Sandpit Lane

AL14DA

Battlefield Road

AL14TF

Bernards Heath

AL14XD

Marshalswick Lane

AL14AU

Stonecross Close

AL14EJ

Boundary Road

AL14FJ

Chaucer Close

AL14QU

Gurney Court Road

AL14BH

Homewood Road

AL14DP

Heath Road

AL14EB

Culver Road

AL14RX

The Park

AL14TL

St Johns Court

AL14YA

Beechwood Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.