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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
57.19(+84%)
Shoplifting
48.19(+578%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.35(+215%)
Other theft
17.29(+211%)
Public order
12.31(+137%)
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 166 recent sales, the median property price is £473,750 in St Peters area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,430,000.

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
Detached2£897,500
Flats86£350,000
Semi-Detached17£915,000
Terraced61£705,000

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

AL11NX

London Road

AL11RU

Albert Street

AL13AW

Grosvenor Road

AL13ET

St Peters Street

AL13FL

Charrington Place

AL13UJ

Liverpool Road

AL13UN

Liverpool Road

AL13UU

Upper Marlborough Road

AL13XG

Marlborough Road

AL13BG

Inkerman Road

AL13HS

The Maltings

AL15BE

Granville Road

AL35BJ

Catherine Street

AL35NB

Grange Street

AL35UQ

Grange Street

AL11PR

Old London Road

AL13RT

Beaconsfield Road

AL34DQ

Verulam Road

AL35BZ

Catherine Street

AL35DD

Adelaide Street

AL35SW

Pudding Lane

AL11LE

London Road

AL13AF

Ridgmont Road

AL13BL

Alma Road

AL13RP

Hatfield Road

AL13TJ

Victoria Street

AL13TW

Victoria Street

AL13UR

Upper Marlborough Road

AL13XF

New Kent Road

AL15BP

Granville Road

AL11LZ

London Road

AL13EA

St Peters Street

AL13EB

Drovers Way

AL13JG

Victoria Street

AL13LE

St Peter's Street

AL15BD

St Peters

AL19SA

St Peter's Street

AL19SB

St Peter's Street

AL19SD

St Peter's Street

AL19XR

St Peter's Street

AL19XS

St Peter's Street

AL19XT

St Peter's Street

AL19XW

St Peter's Street

AL19XX

St Peter's Street

AL19XY

St Peter's Street

AL19XZ

St Peter's Street

AL19YA

St Peter's Street

AL19YB

St Peter's Street

AL19YD

St Peter's Street

AL19YF

St Peter's Street

AL19YG

St Peter's Street

AL19YL

St Peter's Street

AL19YP

St Peter's Street

AL19YQ

St Peter's Street

AL35ED

Upper Dagnall Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.