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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

AL48EW

Waterend Lane

AL48RR

Gustard Wood

AL49DB

Hopkins Crescent

AL48TD

Beech Crescent

AL48HX

Castle Rise

AL48TB

Hilldyke Road

AL49HF

Nashes Farm Lane

AL36JB

Sandridgebury Lane

AL49LE

St Albans Road

AL49DG

High Street

AL49DE

High Street

AL48FL

Brewhouse Hill

AL48NN

Dyke Lane

AL48EX

Beech Hyde Lane

AL48FJ

King Edward Place

AL48NU

Conquerors Hill

AL49EX

Lyndon Mead

AL48BG

St Thomas Place

AL48LT

Dale Avenue

AL48LN

The Broadway

AL48JA

Castle Rise

AL48DL

Bury Green

AL48SB

Place Farm

AL48HL

Folly Fields

AL48SA

The Slype

AL48AG

Brewhouse Hill

AL48LP

The Broadway

AL49LG

St Helier Road

AL48NP

Caesars Road

AL51AQ

Pipers Lane

AL49FH

High Street

AL48RQ

Lamer Lane

AL48FF

Dawes Lane

AL49DZ

Langley Grove

AL36JL

Ayres End Lane

AL48NG

Marford Road

AL48EL

Dyke Lane

AL48TL

Davys Close

AL51DY

Pipers Lane

AL48EA

Amwell Lane

AL48TG

Hilldyke Road

LU29PU

Lower Luton Road

AL49HQ

Woodcockhill

AL48DY

High Ash Road

AL48RN

Gustard Wood

AL48AH

Brewhouse Hill

AL48QF

Lattimore Road

AL48RJ

Lamer Lane

AL48BZ

Meads Lane

AL48FB

Down Green Lane

AL48RH

Lamer Lane

AL48HJ

Folly Fields

AL49LB

St Albans Road

AL48RX

Lower Gustard Wood

AL55FB

Plummers Lane

AL48FE

Palmerston Drive

AL49UZ

St Leonards Court

AL49BY

High Street

AL49EA

Shottfield Close

AL48QE

Lattimore Road

AL48AP

Church View

AL48DW

St Helens Close

AL48FD

Waddling Lane

AL49EW

House Lane

AL49BS

Northside

AL49DJ

High Street

AL49DS

Langley Grove

AL48JN

Four Limes

AL49DH

High Street

AL49EJ

St Leonards Crescent

AL48JG

Manor Road

AL48DB

Bury Green

AL48LW

The Broadway

AL48HN

Lower Luton Road

AL55DR

Mackerye End

AL48HZ

Marshalls Way

AL48PU

Butterfield Road

AL48RB

Rose Lane

AL48BL

East Lane

AL48BB

High Street

AL48TT

Hilldyke Road

AL48BS

High Street

AL48RD

Rose Lane

AL48TF

Hilldyke Road

AL48QJ

Maltings Drive

AL48GD

Sandridge & Wheathampstead

AL48JH

Lower Luton Road

AL48DF

Ash Grove

AL49BH

Darblay Close

AL48PB

Offas Way

AL49UY

St Leonards Court

Data Sources

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