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Colney Heath

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About

Colney Heath ward encompasses a mix of residential and rural landscapes on the eastern edge of St Albans. The area includes the village of Colney Heath itself, along with smaller settlements like Sleapshyde and parts of Marshalswick. Housing ranges from modern developments to older cottages, set alongside significant tracts of farmland and woodland. The ward is bordered by the M25 motorway to the east, which defines its boundary and provides a major transport link.

A notable network of public footpaths and bridleways crisscrosses the area, connecting to the wider Hertfordshire countryside. The Colney Heath Memorial Playing Fields serve as a central recreational space for the community. Local commerce is focused along the High Street, with several pubs and shops serving daily needs. The ward's landscape is characterised by the valley of the Colne Brook, which influences its green and open character.

Area overview

On average Colney Heath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Colney Heath is £74,057 per year. There are 1 schools in Colney Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Colney Heath is home to around 2,766 people, with a population density of about 312.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Colney Heath Population
2,766
Population density
312.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.45(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.25(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.65(+97%)
Vehicle crime
11.21(+146%)
Other theft
10.48(+88%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,221
80.27%
Other White
186
6.72%
Indian
45
1.63%
Irish
41
1.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
1.37%
Total population: 2,767

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
780
34.81%
Level 3 (A level)
395
17.63%
No qualifications
336
14.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
300
13.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
226
10.08%
Total 16+ residents: 2,241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
417
37.91%
Owns with a mortgage
357
32.45%
Social rents from council
159
14.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
99
9%
Other forms of private rent
32
2.91%
Total households: 1,100

Property prices in Colney Heath

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £605,000 in Colney Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £358,000 up to £1,080,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Colney 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 Colney Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£668,000
Semi-Detached8£612,500
Terraced6£467,500

10 years median price trend in Colney Heath

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

All postcodes in Colney Heath

AL40NE

Redhall End

AL40NR

Park Lane

AL40RU

Colney Heath Lane

AL40SE

Sleapshyde

AL40LE

Highfield Lane

AL40LP

Jove Gardens

AL40QG

Hall Gardens

AL40HA

Station Road

AL40RS

Barley Mow Lane

AL40NL

Wistlea Crescent

AL40TP

Colney Heath Lane

AL40QQ

Roestock Lane

AL40PJ

North Orbital Road

AL40QP

Roestock Lane

AL40RX

Sleapcross Gardens

AL40NN

High Street

AL40NG

North Orbital Road

AL40NU

High Street

AL40PY

Tollgate Road

AL40NJ

Park Corner

AL40QE

Admirals Close

AL40HF

Station Yard

AL40QN

Roestock Lane

AL40PR

Roestock Lane

AL40RY

North Orbital Road

AL40QH

Roestock Lane

AL40JF

Wilkin's Green Lane

AL40HX

East Drive

AL40PL

Tollgate Road

AL40PZ

Fellowes Lane

AL40PA

Coursers Road

AL40LY

Colney Heath

AL40HD

Station Road

AL40HL

Hatfield Road

AL40FU

Roestock Lane

AL40HB

Station Road

AL40ND

Coopers Gate

AL40RH

Highfield Lane

AL40HJ

Springfield Road

AL40QW

Roestock Lane

AL40RP

Barley Mow Lane

AL40FS

Hall Gardens

AL40TN

Colney Heath Lane

AL40HE

Station Road

AL40PB

Coursers Road

AL40RL

Highfield Lane

AL40HG

Wilkins Green

AL40HS

Oaklands Lane

AL40HT

Pasture View

AL40SF

Sleapshyde Lane

AL40SB

Sleapshyde Lane

AL40PX

Tollgate Road

AL40PT

Meadway

AL40HN

Colney Heath

AL40QJ

Roestock Gardens

AL40QL

Franklin Close

AL40HU

Pasture View

AL40PS

Meadway

AL40NH

Heathside

AL40NZ

Tollgate Road

AL40SA

Smallford Lane

AL40AN

Highfield Lane

AL40HH

Springfield Road

AL40NS

High Street

AL40QF

Hall Gardens

AL40SD

Sleapshyde Lane

AL40NP

High Street

AL40QA

Fellowes Lane

AL40JR

Withy Close

AL40NQ

St Marks Close

AL40JB

Lawrence Close

AL40LW

Salix Place

AL40NW

Richardson Place

AL40QD

Admirals Close

AL40FR

Pasture View

AL40FZ

Crescent Gardens

AL40PH

Cutmore Drive

AL40RJ

Highfield Lane

AL40HW

Colney Heath

AL40RT

Colney Heath Lane

AL40PU

Bennetts Close

AL40HP

Hatfield Road

AL40HQ

Wilkins Green Terrace

AL40HR

Oaklands Lane

AL40FH

Sleapshyde Lane

AL40PP

Roestock Lane

AL40PQ

Scholars Court

AL40RN

Tyttenhanger Green

AL40RW

Tyttenhanger Green

AL40RR

Barley Mow Lane

Data Sources

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