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About

St Peters ward encompasses the historic heart of St Albans, centred on the cathedral and its surrounding precincts. The area is defined by its medieval street pattern, with narrow lanes and timber-framed buildings radiating from the market place. It contains the cathedral and abbey grounds, the Roman theatre site, and the Verulamium Museum, situating it as the city's primary historical and cultural core.

The ward is primarily residential with a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartments, though its character is dominated by its function as a visitor destination. The weekly street market operates in St Peters Street, and the area includes key civic buildings like the Town Hall and the Alban Arena. The River Ver flows through the southern section, bordering the parkland of Verulamium Park.

Area overview

On average St Peters has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Peters is £73,561 per year. There are 4 schools in St Peters: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Peters is home to around 8,445 people, with a population density of about 7,275.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Peters Population
8,445
Population density
7,275.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.13(+78%)
Shoplifting
37.66(+451%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.47(+215%)
Other theft
16.34(+199%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.91(+103%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,462
64.66%
Other White
1,253
14.83%
Irish
237
2.81%
Indian
216
2.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
158
1.87%
Total population: 8,447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,660
66.48%
Level 3 (A level)
743
10.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
525
7.49%
No qualifications
507
7.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
311
4.44%
Total 16+ residents: 7,010

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,495
36.52%
Owns with a mortgage
1,209
29.53%
Owns outright
758
18.51%
Other social rented
320
7.82%
Social rents from council
212
5.18%
Total households: 4,094

Property prices in St Peters

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in St Peters area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Peters 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 St Peters over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£932,500
Flats90£350,000
Semi-Detached19£915,000
Terraced50£700,000

10 years median price trend in St Peters

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

All postcodes in St Peters

AL35JU

Folly Lane

AL11RP

Sopwell Lane

AL13LX

St Peter's Street

AL11PQ

London Road

AL13FH

St Peters Street

AL15AY

Peakes Place

AL35EB

Drovers Way

AL13BF

Elmshall Place

AL19YG

St Peter's Street

AL11NB

Pageant Road

AL13JB

St Peters

AL13YQ

Art School Yard

AL13JG

Victoria Street

AL19YA

St Peter's Street

AL11EZ

Holywell Hill

AL11LS

Westbourne Mews

AL35DR

Market Place

AL35NN

Worley Road

AL19YH

St Peter's Street

AL35NT

Christchurch Close

AL15EW

Flora Grove

AL13UD

Upper Lattimore Road

AL13LP

St Peters Street

AL11PG

Lower Paxton Road

AL11LE

London Road

AL13AG

Ridgmont Road

AL35EN

Selby Avenue

AL34DQ

Verulam Road

AL15BW

Granville Road

AL11DT

Sumpter Yard

AL11PT

Black Cut

AL15DW

Ulverston Close

AL19SB

St Peter's Street

AL13BW

Alma Road

AL15HE

Station Way

AL35EU

Russell Avenue

AL11PD

Watsons Walk

AL13LJ

St Peter's Street

AL13UR

Upper Marlborough Road

AL35NE

Grange Court

AL13AR

Alma Road

AL13NP

St Peter's Street

AL11NN

Pearces Walk

AL13XQ

Marlborough Road

AL11RR

Sopwell Lane

AL13AS

Gabriel Square

AL13ER

Victoria Street

AL11RD

Belmont Hill

AL19YP

St Peter's Street

AL13JQ

Art School Yard

AL11RJ

Bardwell Road

AL13RD

Beaconsfield Road

AL19YB

St Peter's Street

AL35NB

Grange Street

AL11PJ

London Road

AL11PX

London Road

AL13JU

Bricket Road

AL13XB

New Kent Road

AL13NN

Hatfield Road

AL13TB

Victoria Street

AL11QH

Keyfield

AL35DQ

Christopher Place

AL35NR

Worley Road

AL19YF

St Peter's Street

AL35NA

Grange Street

AL13HT

Art School Yard

AL35HB

Russell Avenue

AL13DP

St Peters Street

AL35BZ

Catherine Street

AL19XT

St Peter's Street

AL13UQ

Chalfont Place

AL13FY

Charrington Place

AL13ET

St Peters Street

AL35UQ

Grange Street

AL13RP

Hatfield Road

AL13YD

Chequer Street

AL35ED

Upper Dagnall Street

AL35ER

Upton Avenue

AL11QE

Old London Road

AL35BH

Adelaide Street

AL11NH

Pageant Road

AL11QB

Alma Cut

AL35BT

Catherine Street

AL35SQ

Pudding Lane

AL35NL

Etna Road

AL13EA

St Peters Street

AL13TX

Marlborough Gate

AL13AP

Alma Road

AL35EH

Spencer Street

AL13LY

St Peter's Street

AL35EX

Waddington Road

AL11HE

Sumpter Yard

AL19XS

St Peter's Street

AL13NF

Charrington Place

AL13UA

Upper Lattimore Road

AL19XW

St Peter's Street

AL11LZ

London Road

AL13XR

Lattimore Road

AL13LE

St Peter's Street

AL11EU

Holywell Hill

Data Sources

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