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Bernards Heath

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About

Bernards Heath is a residential ward in St Albans, Hertfordshire, known for its mix of housing styles, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The area is bordered by green spaces, including the historic Bernards Heath itself, which offers open grassland and woodland. Local amenities include shops, schools, and pubs, catering to the needs of residents.

The ward has good transport links, with St Albans City railway station nearby, providing easy access to London. Bernards Heath is also close to the city centre, allowing residents to enjoy St Albans' historic attractions and shopping districts. The area maintains a quiet, suburban feel while being well-connected to urban conveniences.

Area overview

On average Bernards Heath has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% 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 £71,390 per year. There are 7 schools in Bernards Heath: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bernards Heath Population
8,152
Population density
3,374.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,652
69.31%
Other White
806
9.88%
Indian
254
3.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
185
2.27%
Bangladeshi
155
1.9%
Total population: 8,155

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,180
35.79%
Owns outright
884
26.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
788
23.9%
Social rents from council
188
5.7%
Other social rented
182
5.52%
Total households: 3,297

Property prices in Bernards Heath

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £637,500 in Bernards Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £2,170,000.

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
Detached17£1,226,000
Flats32£355,000
Semi-Detached19£1,016,000
Terraced42£660,000

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

AL13PT

Corringham Court

AL13DE

Oak Tree Gardens

AL13EY

St Peter's Street

AL13HF

St Peter's Street

AL13QW

Ramsey Lodge Court

AL13SF

Hall Place Gardens

AL14EP

Lancaster Road

AL35HR

Chaucer Close

AL35HT

Marshall Avenue

AL36PE

Caxton Centre

AL13PJ

Althorp Road

AL13QP

Ramsey Lodge Court

AL13RR

St Peter's Road

AL13SL

Townsend Avenue

AL13SP

Hall Place Gardens

AL35AE

Heath Farm Lane

AL35AY

Heathlands Drive

AL35RB

Heath Avenue

AL35RE

Palfrey Close

AL36BQ

Ellis Fields

AL13QR

Manor Road

AL13EX

St Peter's Road

AL14AL

Chaucer Close

AL14DA

Battlefield Road

AL35AT

Beech Road

AL36LG

Darwin Close

AL36LQ

Canberra Close

AL36NX

Soothouse Spring

AL13PY

Avenue Road

AL13QG

Avenue Road

AL14AU

Stonecross Close

AL14EJ

Boundary Road

AL14FJ

Chaucer Close

AL35AJ

Beech Road

AL36ER

Caxton Centre

AL36LH

Darwin Close

AL13QZ

Ramsey Lodge Court

AL14DP

Heath Road

AL14EB

Culver Road

AL36LP

Canberra Close

AL36XT

Caxton Centre

Data Sources

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