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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 213.0 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

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £656,250 in Sandridge & Wheathampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sandridge & Wheathampstead 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 Sandridge & Wheathampstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£850,000
Flats10£241,500
Semi-Detached26£667,500
Terraced18£537,500

10 years median price trend in Sandridge & Wheathampstead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandridge & Wheathampstead.

All postcodes in Sandridge & Wheathampstead

AL49DW

Spencer Place

AL48AW

Church Street

AL48PD

Offas Way

AL48DJ

Abbot John Mews

AL49DL

Church End

AL48AS

Marford Road

AL48DX

Harpenden Road

AL48TH

Allen Close

AL49FL

Allen Green

AL48HT

Lower Luton Road

AL55EE

Windy Nook

AL51AL

Ayres End Lane

AL49LQ

St Helier Road

AL49EQ

St Leonards Crescent

AL48RG

Lamer Lane

AL48EE

Leasey Bridge Lane

AL48RE

Garden Court

AL55EA

Kimpton Bottom

AL48AJ

Hilltop View

AL48LR

Dale Avenue

AL48ED

Harpenden Road

AL55DS

Mackerye End

AL49DY

Langley Grove

AL49EE

Woodcock Hill

AL48HU

Lower Luton Road

AL51AB

Piggottshill Lane

AL48RA

Rose Lane

AL48PW

The Hill

AL48RY

The Slype

AL48DN

High Meads

AL48HF

Wheathampstead Road

AL48QB

Wick Avenue

AL36JE

Sandridgebury Lane

AL48TN

Housden Close

AL48BH

East Lane

AL48TW

Smallwood Close

AL69DB

Bride Hall Cottages

AL49EL

House Lane

AL48RS

Lower Gustard Wood

AL49DN

Church End

AL48ES

Coleman Green Lane

AL48HD

Leasey Dell Drive

AL48JB

Castle Rise

AL48NS

Conquerors Hill

AL48RW

Gustard Wood

AL48QG

Barton Road

AL49LH

St Albans Road

AL48HA

Canonsfield

AL55DW

Common Lane

AL48DA

High Street

AL48AN

Brewhouse Hill

AL48AY

Marford Road

AL49DF

High Street

AL48HQ

Lower Luton Road

AL48JZ

Heron Close

AL69DA

Norfolk Cottages

AL48EN

Dyke Cottages

AL49DA

High Street

AL49EF

Woodcock Hill

AL48NJ

Sheepcote Lane

AL49FQ

Sandridge & Wheathampstead

AL49BQ

Tower Hill Lane

AL48PF

Battleview

AL55FJ

Sandridge & Wheathampstead

AL48BE

Brocket View

AL48HY

Marshalls Way

AL49ER

House Lane

LU29PT

Sandridge & Wheathampstead

AL48EY

Drovers Lane

AL48LA

Gustard Wood

AL48HH

Lower Luton Road

AL48EJ

Nomansland

AL48DD

Bury Green

AL55DX

Sauncey Wood Lane

AL49DR

Giles Close

AL48TA

Hilldyke Road

AL48EP

Waterend Lane

AL51AF

Pipers Lane

AL48TP

Nurseries Road

AL49EG

House Lane

AL49EB

Shottfield Close

AL55EB

Bower Heath

AL48JD

Manor Road

AL48PS

The Hill

AL48RP

Gustard Wood

AL48PZ

Wick Avenue

AL36JF

Sandridgebury Lane

AL48AD

Old Rectory Gardens

AL49HH

Woodcock Hill

AL48TU

Hill Dyke Road

AL49EN

Anson Close

AL48TJ

Wright Close

AL48JE

Manor Road

AL48PX

Butterfield Road

AL48AR

High Street

AL49HG

Woodcockhill

AL48AT

Necton Road

AL48BP

East Lane

AL48AU

Necton Road

AL49BX

Highfield Road

Data Sources

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