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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

AL13AH

Ridgmont Road

AL13EW

St Peter's Close

AL13LF

St Peters Street

AL11HB

Holywell Hill

AL19SA

St Peter's Street

AL13TW

Victoria Street

AL13GX

Charrington Place

AL11NW

Keyfield Terrace

AL13TF

Victoria Street

AL13XL

Lattimore Road

AL13LH

The Broadway

AL15UE

Ashtree Court

AL34DD

Verulam Road

AL35JE

Church Crescent

AL13ED

St Peters Street

AL13UN

Liverpool Road

AL13BT

Alma Road

AL13RW

Charter Close

AL35LY

Grange Street

AL13AB

Ridgmont Road

AL13AQ

Oswald Road

AL35EE

Cross Street

AL13FL

Charrington Place

AL13YJ

Chequer Street

AL11RW

Sopwell Lane

AL13TG

Victoria Street

AL11RN

Sopwell Lane

AL35NJ

Etna Road

AL13FJ

Charrington Place

AL13XX

Victoria Street

AL15ES

Shirley Road

AL13AW

Grosvenor Road

AL13UL

Liverpool Road

AL15EH

Camp Road

AL35EA

Upper Dagnall Street

AL15BD

St Peters

AL13RF

Bedford Park Road

AL13UJ

Liverpool Road

AL13UU

Upper Marlborough Road

AL15BA

Stanhope Road

AL13EB

Drovers Way

AL35JF

Church Crescent

AL35EL

Britton Avenue

AL35QJ

Dalton Street

AL11QA

Old London Road

AL11LA

London Road

AL13BH

Bedford Road

AL35NQ

Church Street

AL13RB

Beaconsfield Road

AL11QJ

Keyfield

AL13BZ

Grosvenor Road

AL11NS

Keyfield Terrace

AL13TT

Victoria Street

AL35QQ

Dalton Street

AL35BN

Catherine Street

AL13LB

St Peter's Street

AL13RL

Hatfield Road

AL13NX

Charrington Place

AL35DU

St Peters

AL11XL

Albeny Gate

AL13XU

Davis Court

AL13LT

St Peters

AL13BE

Inkerman Road

AL13BP

Alma Road

AL15BP

Granville Road

AL13RQ

Upper Lattimore Road

AL35BY

Catherine Street

AL13EU

Grange Street

AL11NQ

Keyfield Terrace

AL13AU

Alexandra Road

AL19YL

St Peter's Street

AL11PL

London Road

AL19XU

St Peter's Street

AL13HZ

Victoria Street

AL11PF

Paxton Road

AL15GE

Ninedells Place

AL11QD

Old London Road

AL13AZ

Alexandra Road

AL11RU

Albert Street

AL15BJ

Stanhope Road

AL11HD

Bardwell Road

AL15DY

Camp Road

AL35SW

Pudding Lane

AL13NT

Charrington Place

AL13BA

Inkerman Road

AL15BL

Stanhope Road

AL13LZ

Half Moon Mews

AL13LS

St Peters

AL15EU

Flora Grove

AL11RG

Thorpe Road

AL13JX

Bricket Road

AL13YN

Chequer Street

AL13TL

St Peters

AL13LD

St Peters Street

AL14HY

Hatfield Road

AL35DL

Market Place

AL13NU

Upper Lattimore Road

AL11PB

Vernon Close

AL35FF

Bakery Mews

AL13BL

Alma Road

Data Sources

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