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Jersey Farm & Sandridge

About

Jersey Farm is a residential neighbourhood north of St Albans city centre, characterised by its post-war housing development. The area is primarily made up of suburban homes and includes a large area of open grassland and woodland known as Jersey Farm Woodland Park.

Adjacent to the west, Sandridge is a former village with a longer history, centred around its parish church and high street. The area retains a more village-like atmosphere with older buildings, while also containing later housing estates. A network of footpaths connects to nearby countryside, including the historic Heartwood Forest.

Area overview

On average Jersey Farm & Sandridge has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Jersey Farm & Sandridge is £76,244 per year. There are 2 schools in Jersey Farm & Sandridge: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Jersey Farm & Sandridge is home to around 7,004 people, with a population density of about 484.8 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Jersey Farm & Sandridge Population

7,004

Population density

484.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.27(-33%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.28(-3%)

Shoplifting

6.71(-2%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.57(-12%)

Vehicle crime

3.57(-19%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,302

75.7%

Other White

552

7.88%

Indian

171

2.44%

Bangladeshi

127

1.81%

Irish

110

1.57%

Total population: 7,004

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,702

48.82%

Level 3 (A level)

793

14.33%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

714

12.9%

No qualifications

565

10.21%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

424

7.66%

Total 16+ residents: 5,535

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,058

37.32%

Owns outright

1,030

36.33%

Private landlord or letting agency

418

14.74%

Social rents from council

216

7.62%

Other social rented

2.61%

Total households: 2,835

Property prices in Jersey Farm & Sandridge

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Jersey Farm & Sandridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £1,595,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Jersey Farm & Sandridge over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	17	£660,000	£521,600	£607,000	£995,000	£1,286,000
Terraced	35	£450,000	£292,500	£418,500	£498,500	£717,500
Detached	21	£862,500	£605,000	£765,000	£900,000	£1,460,000
Flats	14	£287,500	£201,750	£257,000	£315,000	£465,500

10 years median price trend in Jersey Farm & Sandridge

All postcodes in Jersey Farm & Sandridge

AL36DG

Porters Wood

AL49QZ

Harvesters Mews

AL49DX

Langley Grove

AL36ER

Sandridge Park

AL49HQ

Woodcockhill

AL49LN

St Albans Road

AL49BQ

Tower Hill Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail