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Sandridge & Wheathampstead

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About

Sandridge & Wheathampstead ward encompasses a large, predominantly rural area northeast of St Albans city centre. It includes the historic villages of Sandridge and Wheathampstead, along with surrounding hamlets and farmland. The landscape is characterised by the River Lea valley, commons, and wooded areas, creating a distinct separation from the more urban parishes. The ward's boundaries stretch out to include parts of the Hertfordshire countryside, emphasising its green belt status.

The area is known for its conservation areas and protected sites, including the Devil's Dyke, an ancient Iron Age earthwork near Wheathampstead. Local life centres around the village high streets, community halls, and several well-regarded schools. Public transport links provide access to St Albans and Hatfield, but the overall feel is that of a collection of separate, established settlements within a wider agricultural and green landscape.

Area overview

On average Sandridge & Wheathampstead has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sandridge & Wheathampstead is £75,394 per year. There are 3 schools in Sandridge & Wheathampstead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sandridge & Wheathampstead is home to around 7,971 people, with a population density of about 213 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sandridge & Wheathampstead Population
7,971
Population density
213 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.35(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.29(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.65(+5%)
Public order
4.01(-22%)
Vehicle crime
3.89(-12%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,819
85.53%
Other White
387
4.85%
Irish
112
1.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
95
1.19%
Indian
85
1.07%
Total population: 7,973

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,938
47.03%
Level 3 (A level)
889
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
812
13%
No qualifications
672
10.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
511
8.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,259
39.36%
Owns with a mortgage
1,063
33.23%
Social rents from council
467
14.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
287
8.97%
Other social rented
83
2.59%
Total households: 3,199

Property prices in Sandridge & Wheathampstead

Median price£666,250
Price per sq ft£591
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£500K – £893K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £666,250 (about £591 per square foot) in Sandridge & Wheathampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £1,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandridge & Wheathampstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£940,000£600
Semi-Detached25£670,000£616
Terraced18£502,000£577
Flats11£265,000£427

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandridge & Wheathampstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandridge & Wheathampstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£735,000£295,000£578,750£390,000
2017£723,150£256,500£534,500£405,000
2018£775,000£240,000£628,250£350,000
2019£768,250£234,975£560,000£391,250
2020£710,000£240,500£587,500£425,000
2021£790,000£252,500£575,000£462,500
2022£972,500£280,000£652,500£488,000
2023£800,000£276,500£645,000£474,750
2024£875,000£210,000£690,000£525,000
2025£875,000£258,000£670,000£535,000
2026£1,100,000£262,475£750,000£470,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandridge & Wheathampstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandridge & Wheathampstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£431£349£487£520
2017£498£500£460£435
2018£500£429£467£423
2019£503£406£486£516
2020£499£417£492£479
2021£537£475£525£541
2022£615£505£546£565
2023£583£451£611£617
2024£595£356£569£560
2025£607£434£608£490
2026£593£400£606£601
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandridge & Wheathampstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sandridge & Wheathampstead in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Sandridge & Wheathampstead

Is Sandridge & Wheathampstead safe?

Sandridge & Wheathampstead records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sandridge & Wheathampstead?

The median sale price in Sandridge & Wheathampstead is £666,250 (about £591 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sandridge & Wheathampstead?

Sandridge & Wheathampstead has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Sandridge & Wheathampstead?

Sandridge & Wheathampstead scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sandridge & Wheathampstead sits around rank 26,519 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Sandridge & Wheathampstead?

The average household income in Sandridge & Wheathampstead is around £75,394 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Sandridge & Wheathampstead?

Sandridge & Wheathampstead is represented by 2 elected councillors: Ann Ellen Mary Chance-Read (Liberal Democrats) and Simon Richard Johns (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Sandridge & Wheathampstead

AL48ET

Coleman Green

AL48BU

Station Road

AL48QZ

Lower Luton Road

AL48NH

Marford Road

AL48BW

Meads Lane

AL48NZ

Saxon Road

AL48BJ

East Mount

AL48QH

Butterfield Road

AL48AQ

Brewhouse Hill

AL48DG

Abbott John Mews

AL48NW

Tudor Road

AL48PG

Battleview

AL48AL

Brewhouse Hill

AL48PP

The Hill

AL48BD

High Street

AL48DE

Bury Green

AL48JJ

Kingfisher Close

AL48NT

Conquerors Hill

AL49DP

Langley Grove

AL48DP

Parkinson Close

AL48LB

Firs Drive

AL48PA

Caesars Road

AL48FN

Melbourne Mews

AL48ER

Coleman Green Lane

AL48BA

Granary Close

AL48HR

Marshalls Heath Lane

AL55DU

Mackerye End

AL48BY

Station Road

AL48EU

Beech Hyde Lane

AL55DY

Holly Lane

AL55DZ

Sandridge & Wheathampstead

AL36RA

Sandridgebury Lane

AL49DU

Langley Grove

AL51AA

Wheathampstead Road

AL55DP

Sauncey Wood

AL48HW

Lower Luton Road

AL48JF

Valley Rise

AL49BZ

High Street

AL49FG

Woodcockhill

AL49BU

Highfield Road

AL48RT

Lower Gustard Wood

AL49LA

St Albans Road

AL48EG

Bull Lane

AL48DT

Sandridge & Wheathampstead

AL49ET

House Lane

AL48FH

Old School Drive

LU29PX

Sandridge & Wheathampstead

AL48NQ

Marford Road

AL48QL

Town Farm

AL48QQ

Butterfield Road

AL48HS

Marshalls Heath Lane

AL51AG

Pipers Lane

AL48NY

Saxon Road

AL49BG

Hammonds Lane

AL48LS

Dale Avenue

AL48PE

Garrard Way

AL48PR

The Hill

AL48AX

Marford Road

AL49ED

Woodcock Hill

AL48QA

Wick Avenue

AL48FG

Sandridge & Wheathampstead

AL48BX

Mount Road

AL48NR

Caesars Road

AL48PL

Walnut Court

AL48DZ

Amwell Lane

AL48TR

Hilldyke Road

AL48BQ

High Street

AL48JQ

Lower Luton Road

AL48QD

Wick Avenue

AL55ED

Plummers Lane

AL48LU

Burton Close

AL49LD

Reynolds Crescent

AL48EQ

Sandridge & Wheathampstead

AL48GB

Lamer Lane

AL48ND

Sheepcote Lane

AL48BN

East Lane

AL48EB

Down Green Lane

AL49DQ

High Street

AL48NX

Caesars Road

AL48RU

Lower Gustard Wood

AL48AF

Brewhouse Hill

AL49EU

St Leonard's Court

AL48BT

Sandridge & Wheathampstead

AL55FF

Common Lane

AL48AE

Bury Green Cottages

AL49EH

St Leonards Crescent

AL48TQ

Hewitt Close

AL48EZ

Harpenden Road

AL48TS

Hilldyke Road

AL49FN

Langley Grove

AL51AJ

The Grove

AL48EF

Leasey Bridge Lane

AL48AA

High Street

AL49DD

High Street

AL49EP

Gibbons Close

AL49DX

Langley Grove

AL48TE

Vale Court

AL48HP

Cherry Tree Lane

AL48RL

Lamer Lane

AL48RZ

The Slype

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.