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About

Longacres is a residential area located in the eastern part of St Albans, Hertfordshire. The neighborhood is primarily made up of detached and semi-detached homes, many built in the mid-20th century. It sits close to the A414, providing easy access to the M1 and M25 motorways. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, making it a practical choice for families.

The area is bordered by open green spaces, including Longacres Park, which offers walking paths and recreational facilities. Public transport links connect Longacres to St Albans city centre and nearby towns like Hatfield. The neighborhood has a quiet, suburban feel, with a mix of long-term residents and newer families. Its location balances convenience with a sense of community.

Area overview

On average Longacres has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Longacres is £72,900 per year. There are 2 schools in Longacres: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longacres Population
6,540
Population density
6,190.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,490
68.64%
Other White
622
9.51%
Indian
200
3.06%
Pakistani
164
2.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
156
2.38%
Total population: 6,541

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,112
45.86%
Owns outright
782
32.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
373
15.38%
Other social rented
62
2.56%
Social rents from council
51
2.1%
Total households: 2,425

Property prices in Longacres

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £638,500 in Longacres area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £1,617,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Longacres 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 Longacres over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£836,000
Flats19£320,000
Semi-Detached26£842,500
Terraced19£637,000

10 years median price trend in Longacres

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

All postcodes in Longacres

AL40EW

Chestnut Drive

AL40SL

Longacres

AL40UJ

Oakwood Drive

AL37ZR

Brick Knoll Park

AL15GF

Coach Mews

AL15LH

Cambridge Road

AL15NG

Royston Road

AL19BY

Brick Knoll Park

AL40EQ

Elm Drive

AL40UH

Longacres

AL13XY

Brick Knoll Park

AL15NA

Ely Road

AL19BU

Longacres

AL40DP

Bell View

AL40TR

Colney Heath Lane

AL40UP

Hazelwood Drive

AL11WZ

Brick Knoll Park

AL15DH

Burleigh Road

AL15JX

Berkeley Mews

AL15LA

Maxwell Road

AL15LG

Cambridge Road

AL15UG

Ashley Road

AL59FW

Brick Knoll Park

AL40EP

Chestnut Drive

AL40TY

Hill End Lane

AL40XG

Longacres

AL15NX

College Road

AL15JP

Berkeley Mews

AL15US

Longacres

AL19BD

Brick Knoll Park

AL40DH

Longacres

AL40JG

Marconi Way

AL15BB

Brick Knoll Park

AL15NH

Wellington Road

AL19BL

Brick Knoll Park

AL19BR

Brick Knoll Park

AL40TX

Hill End Lane

AL40UW

Hazelwood Drive

AL53ZX

Brick Knoll Park

AL15FG

Cape Road

AL40XA

Oakwood Drive

AL15DA

Ashley Road

AL15FJ

Castle Road

AL15NQ

Glenlyn Avenue

AL40FY

Shakespeare Close

AL40UR

Central Drive

AL15LF

Cambridge Road

AL23RN

Brick Knoll Park

AL40DL

Cedar Court

AL40FW

Austen Way

AL40SZ

Colney Heath Lane

AL40TU

Colney Heath Lane

AL15JH

Pickford Road

AL15LB

Cambridge Road

AL15NB

Ely Road

AL15NE

Longacres

AL15RU

Hedley Road

AL23WD

Longacres

AL40DR

Cedarwood Drive

AL40UB

Gresford Close

AL15DE

Ashley Road

AL15JJ

Coach Mews

AL15LE

Cambridge Road

AL15NU

Brick Knoll Park

Data Sources

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