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Marshalswick West

Crime

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About

Marshalswick West is a residential ward situated to the north of St Albans city centre. The area is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and a mix of housing, primarily from the mid-20th century. Its layout is orderly, with local shopping parades providing essential services for the community. The ward is bordered by open farmland to the north, contributing to a sense of space.

The area is served by several local schools and is in proximity to the mainline railway station for London commutes. A notable local feature is the presence of the ancient Nomansland Common on its fringe, a large area of grassland and woodland used for recreation. The overall atmosphere is settled and suburban, with a focus on community and family life.

Area overview

On average Marshalswick West has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marshalswick West is £87,022 per year. The median sale price in Marshalswick West is £860,000 (around £687 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £605,000 and £1,355,000. There are 3 schools in Marshalswick West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Marshalswick West

Median price: £860,000

Price per sq ft: £687

Sales (last 12 months): 45

Typical range (middle 50%): £605K – £1.4M

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £860,000 (about £687 per square foot) in Marshalswick West area, with individual transactions ranging from £222,500 up to £2,675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marshalswick West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	14	£1,485,000	£703	£591,250	£1,151,250	£1,846,250	£2,496,250
Semi-Detached	22	£869,775	£733	£573,710	£691,250	£965,000	£1,397,750
Terraced	5	£535,000	£621	£386,000	£410,000	£668,500	£801,700
Flats	4	£283,750	£511	£227,375	£246,875	£315,625	£323,125

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marshalswick West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marshalswick West.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£1,350,000	£235,500	£680,000	£418,750
2017	£1,375,000	£253,500	£682,000	£445,750
2018	£1,360,000	£262,000	£737,500	£415,000
2019	£1,475,000	£230,000	£702,500	£475,000
2020	£1,200,000	£280,000	£787,500	£472,500
2021	£1,515,000	£300,000	£880,000	£507,500
2022	£1,715,000	£335,000	£900,000	£570,000
2023	£1,435,000	£300,000	£960,000	£475,000
2024	£1,571,750	£382,500	£880,000	£715,000
2025	£1,400,000	£312,500	£895,000	£535,000
2026	£1,485,000	£325,000	£860,000	£668,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marshalswick West.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£620	£459	£556	£505
2017	£659	£461	£508	£488
2018	£694	£450	£575	£489
2019	£657	£447	£579	£533
2020	£627	£442	£653	£515
2021	£629	£483	£639	£563
2022	£868	£486	£808	£666
2023	£792	£470	£678	£621
2024	£781	£511	£757	£642
2025	£769	£500	£749	£646
2026	£661	£530	£694	£586

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St Albans district.

Band A£1,613

Band B£1,882

Band C£2,150

Band D£2,419

Band E£2,957

Band F£3,494

Band G£4,032

Band H£4,838

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Marshalswick West ward.

Local councillors

Michael Mortimer Jones

Marshalswick West - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats