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About

Clarence ward is situated in the southern part of St Albans, bordering the city centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. Its streets are arranged in a grid-like pattern, providing direct access to the main railway station, which serves commuters traveling to London. The ward includes several local parks and green spaces, such as Clarence Park, which features a cricket ground and a children's play area.

The ward is home to the historic St Albans City Hospital, a key local institution. Residential life is supported by a selection of independent shops, cafes, and pubs concentrated along Victoria Street and London Road. The area's proximity to the mainline station defines much of its character, creating a steady flow of residents. The Verulamium Park and the ancient Roman city walls lie just beyond its northern boundary.

Area overview

On average Clarence has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clarence is £89,631 per year. There are 4 schools in Clarence: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Clarence is home to around 8,181 people, with a population density of about 5,140.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clarence Population
8,181
Population density
5,140.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.84(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.75(+140%)
Shoplifting
20.78(+192%)
Vehicle crime
12.59(+177%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.41(+47%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,578
68.19%
Other White
801
9.79%
Pakistani
246
3.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
206
2.52%
Indian
201
2.46%
Total population: 8,180

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,075
64.62%
Level 3 (A level)
705
11.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
569
9.02%
No qualifications
432
6.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
255
4.04%
Total 16+ residents: 6,306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,334
41.98%
Owns outright
1,062
33.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
587
18.47%
Other social rented
80
2.52%
Social rents from council
51
1.6%
Total households: 3,178

Property prices in Clarence

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £587,500 in Clarence area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,000 up to £2,190,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clarence 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 Clarence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£1,370,000
Flats49£340,000
Semi-Detached26£839,500
Terraced39£690,000

10 years median price trend in Clarence

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

All postcodes in Clarence

AL15FL

Campfield Road

AL14SY

Hatfield Road

AL14TR

St Johns Court

AL15GX

Ely Road

AL15HN

Campfield Road

AL15DF

Ashley Road

AL15LZ

Camp Road

AL14HL

Sandpit Lane

AL15NJ

Wellington Road

AL14TY

Salisbury Avenue

AL14JS

Hatfield Road

AL14QQ

Woodstock Road North

AL15JY

Guildford Road

AL14HN

Sandpit Lane

AL14HQ

Churchill Road

AL14NR

Blenheim Road

AL15JE

Sutton Road

AL14JE

Hatfield Road

AL14NS

Blenheim Road

AL14PL

York Road

AL14SU

Hatfield Road

AL15GP

Campfield Road

AL14LE

Harlesden Road

AL15DR

Carlbury Close

AL14NZ

Jennings Road

AL14QE

Woodstock Road North

AL14UN

Hatfield Road

AL14NU

Jennings Road

AL14HA

Monks Horton Way

AL14LW

Hatfield Road

AL14TQ

Hatfield Road

AL15DN

Burleigh Road

AL15JR

Ashley Road

AL15GF

Hansell Gardens

AL15LH

Cambridge Road

AL14JZ

Sandfield Road

AL14LJ

Clarence

AL14NQ

Clarence Road

AL14QF

Woodstock Road North

AL15NG

Royston Road

AL14JA

Hatfield Road

AL14PA

Jennings Road

AL15NA

Ely Road

AL14PY

Brampton Road

AL14UD

Eaton Road

AL14EZ

Sandpit Lane

AL14LG

Hatfield Road

AL15DH

Burleigh Road

AL15JX

Guildford Road

AL15LG

Cambridge Road

AL15EB

Albion Road

AL15LA

Maxwell Road

AL15LN

Camp View Road

AL14NP

Clarence Road

AL14TH

Beaumont Avenue

AL14XR

Beechwood Avenue

AL15HZ

Campfield Road

AL15NX

College Road

AL14FP

Clarence

AL14HD

Sandpit Lane

AL14JX

Clarence

AL15FU

Camp Road

AL14QN

Burnham Road

AL14TG

Hatfield Road

AL15JP

Hedley Road

AL14JR

Blandford Road

AL14HE

The Dell

AL14LB

Hatfield Road

AL14TP

Beaumont Avenue

AL15NH

St Lukes Place

AL14QL

Woodstock Road South

AL14QR

Woodstock Road North

AL14PX

Brampton Road

AL14JT

Glenferrie Road

AL14HF

The Dell

AL14PT

Brampton Road

AL15FG

Cape Road

AL15NQ

Camp Road

AL14LR

Hatfield Road

AL14QG

Gleave Close

AL15FJ

The Old Dairy Mews

AL14BS

Sandpit Lane

AL14PP

Brampton Road

AL14TF

Hatfield Road

AL14TT

Beaumont Avenue

AL14JU

Glenferrie Road

AL14PZ

Hamilton Road

AL14JP

Blandford Road

AL14NG

Clarence Road

AL14NT

Jennings Road

AL14NY

Jennings Road

AL15EF

Cavendish Road

AL15NB

Camp Road

AL15RU

Hedley Villas

AL14FL

Clarence Park Mews

AL15JH

Pickford Road

AL15LB

Maxwell Road

AL15NE

Camp Road

AL15JF

Coach Mews

AL14TL

Beaumont Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.