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Cottonmill & Sopwell

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About

Cottonmill & Sopwell is a residential area located in the southern part of St Albans, Hertfordshire. The area is known for its mix of housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. It is bordered by Verulamium Park and the River Ver, providing easy access to green spaces and walking routes. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and schools, making it a practical place to live for families and professionals.

The area has historical significance, with Sopwell Priory ruins nearby and connections to the cotton industry, reflected in its name. Public transport links, including St Albans City railway station, offer convenient connections to London and other parts of Hertfordshire. The nearby Alban Way, a former railway line turned cycle path, adds to the area's appeal for outdoor activities. Cottonmill & Sopwell balances suburban living with proximity to St Albans' city centre.

Area overview

On average Cottonmill & Sopwell has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cottonmill & Sopwell is £58,100 per year. There are 4 schools in Cottonmill & Sopwell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cottonmill & Sopwell Population
7,710
Population density
2,526.1 per km²

Demographics

British
4,697
60.92%
Other White
798
10.35%
Bangladeshi
697
9.04%
Irish
177
2.3%
Indian
157
2.04%
Total population: 7,710

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
954
31.8%
Owns outright
748
24.93%
Social rents from council
576
19.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
505
16.83%
Other social rented
136
4.53%
Total households: 3,000

Property prices in Cottonmill & Sopwell

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Cottonmill & Sopwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £1,446,525.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£775,000
Flats21£300,000
Semi-Detached18£618,750
Terraced29£567,500

10 years price trend in Cottonmill & Sopwell

All postcodes in Cottonmill & Sopwell

AL11AG

Pullman Close

AL11HH

Old Oak

AL11HJ

Old Oak

AL11HL

Old Oak

AL22EX

Cotlandswick

AL11PU

Old London Road

AL11SG

Riverside Close

AL12BW

Sadleir Road

AL12LT

Holyrood Crescent

AL12NZ

Kempe Close

AL12PJ

Doggetts Way

AL11HN

Old Oak

AL11SH

Cornwall Road

AL12BA

St Julian's Road

AL12JJ

Chapel Close

AL12JY

Trumpington Drive

AL12NH

Leaf Way

AL12PF

Vesta Avenue

AL12NW

Leaf Way

AL12LH

Creighton Avenue

AL11HP

Sumpter Yard

AL12DE

Abbey View

AL12JD

Berners Drive

AL12JZ

Abbots Avenue West

AL12LR

Abbots Avenue West

AL12LW

Mitchell Close

AL12QS

Mercers Row

AL12RH

Wilshere Avenue

AL11HF

Sumpter Yard

AL11RY

Riverside Court

AL12BX

The Brambles

AL12EW

Monks Close

AL12HJ

Butterfield Lane

AL12JW

Trumpington Drive

AL12LQ

Creighton Avenue

AL12NP

Ashby Gardens

AL12PY

Vesta Avenue

AL12RJ

Centrium

AL11HQ

Sumpter Yard

AL11SD

Riverside Court

AL11SU

Approach Road

AL11XT

Albeny Gate

AL12HW

Gorham Drive

AL12JG

Cyrils Way

AL12JX

Maynard Drive

AL12NF

Centrium

AL12NJ

Leaf Way

AL12NQ

Leaf Way

AL11PP

Old London Road

AL12EX

Nuns Lane

AL12HY

Abbots Avenue

AL12AX

The Brambles

AL12DW

Cottonmill & Sopwell

AL12QT

Mercers Row

AL12QU

Centrium

AL11PW

Old London Road

AL11SQ

Cornwall Road

AL11SR

Approach Road

AL11TZ

Old London Road

AL12AY

Ashwood Mews

AL12PW

Fernecroft

AL12RA

Ashdales

AL11AX

Cottonmill & Sopwell

AL12NL

Leaf Way

AL12DN

Sumpter Yard

AL12LG

Creighton Avenue

AL12PB

Watling View

AL12DF

Centrium

AL12ES

Old Oak

AL12HE

Old Oak

AL12HH

Old Oak

AL12HU

Gorham Drive

AL12BU

St Julian's Road

AL11JD

Keyfield Terrace

AL12BJ

Boleyn Drive

AL12BS

Boleyn Drive

AL12HR

Cloister Garth

AL11RF

Albeny Gate

AL12AP

Abbots Avenue West

AL12EN

Monks Close

AL12EY

Old Oak

AL12HT

Cloister Garth

AL12LU

Holyrood Crescent

AL12PN

Fernecroft

AL12BH

Nunnery Close

AL12LA

Abbots Avenue West

AL12LN

Holyrood Crescent

AL11QQ

Cottonmill Crescent

AL11RZ

Ramsbury Road

AL12AS

Nunnery Stables

AL12AZ

St Julian's Road

AL12HP

Butterfield Lane

AL11RL

Cottonmill Crescent

AL12BT

Mentmore Road

AL12DP

The Brambles

AL12NR

Holyrood Crescent

AL12NX

Coningsby Bank

AL12RB

Ashdales

AL11QF

Old London Road

AL11QW

Millers Rise

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.