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About

Redbourn is a village located within the St Albans district, situated to the northwest of the city itself. The area is characterised by its position along the River Ver and the presence of the Grand Union Canal, which runs through its northern edge. Open farmland and common land, including Redbourn Common, define much of the surrounding landscape.

The historic High Street forms a central axis, lined with a mix of independent shops and traditional pubs. The parish church of St Mary's dates to the 12th century and overlooks the village green. The former Royal National Rose Society gardens, now a public park, are a notable local feature with their extensive plantings.

Area overview

On average Redbourn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Redbourn is £75,719 per year. There are 2 schools in Redbourn: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Redbourn is home to around 6,403 people, with a population density of about 129.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Redbourn Population
6,403
Population density
129.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.21(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.83(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.78(-10%)
Other theft
5.31(-4%)
Public order
4.84(-7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,578
87.13%
Other White
241
3.76%
Irish
101
1.58%
Indian
97
1.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
67
1.05%
Total population: 6,402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,391
46.93%
Level 3 (A level)
706
13.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
677
13.29%
No qualifications
580
11.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
376
7.38%
Total 16+ residents: 5,095

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,048
40.68%
Owns with a mortgage
893
34.67%
Social rents from council
262
10.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
229
8.89%
Other social rented
87
3.38%
Total households: 2,576

Property prices in Redbourn

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £632,500 in Redbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £197,000 up to £1,875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Redbourn 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 Redbourn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£1,246,000
Flats11£300,000
Semi-Detached24£687,500
Terraced20£475,000

10 years median price trend in Redbourn

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

All postcodes in Redbourn

AL37LX

The Common

AL37NH

Chequer Lane

AL37PE

Ver Road

AL36RW

Redbourn Road

AL37GA

Brooke End

AL37JN

Lybury Lane

AL37BX

Lords Meadow

AL36RQ

Hogg End Lane

AL37PR

Dunstable Road

AL37AR

Gaddesden Lane

AL37DP

Ben Austins

AL37DF

West Common

AL37NL

Hemel Hempstead Road

AL37JB

The Square

HP27HP

Stathams Court

AL37PA

Harpenden Lane

AL37AP

Gaddesden Lane

AL37BG

Miller Close

AL37HR

Lybury Lane

AL37HY

Lybury Lane

AL37NX

Hilltop

AL37PF

Crown Street

AL52BQ

Harpenden North & Rural

AL37LE

High Street

AL37LF

Rainbow Close

AL37NJ

The Common

AL37HA

Snatchup

AL37QB

Dunstable Road

AL37DZ

Stephens Way

AL37LL

High Street

AL37LT

The Park

AL37LY

Monks Close

AL52BH

Harpenden North & Rural

HP24FL

Verulam

AL37BU

North Common

AL37DE

Lybury Lane

AL37PJ

Aysgarth Road

HP27HR

Lilly Lane

AL37DN

Mansdale Road

AL37EQ

Crouch Hall Lane

AL37ET

Blackhorse Lane

AL37JP

Down Edge

AL37PZ

Harpendenbury

AL53PE

The Common

AL37NP

Gaddesden Lane

AL37QF

The Meadow

AL37RG

Meadow View

AL53PZ

Kennel Lane

AL37BY

Lords Meadow

AL23NW

Chiswell Green Lane

AL38EY

Dunstable Road

AL36RH

Hogg End Lane

AL37DY

West Common

AL37JT

Courtyard Cottages

AL37JU

Crown Street

AL37NB

The Common

AL37PX

Dunstable Road

AL36AF

Beechtree Lane

AL36AG

Beechtree Lane

AL36AH

Beechtree Lane

AL36AL

Beechtree Lane

AL36AN

Beechtree Lane

AL36AQ

Beechtree Lane

AL36JP

Heathlands Drive

AL36JR

Redbournbury Lane

AL36JS

Bushwood Cottages

AL53PJ

Annables Lane

AL53PL

Annables Lane

AL53PN

Annables Lane

AL37QG

Chequer Lane

Data Sources

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