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About

St Stephen ward occupies the south-eastern edge of the city of St Albans. The area is largely residential, characterised by housing developments from the mid-20th century alongside more modern estates. It is bordered by the A414 to the south and includes the commercial area around London Colney. The ward contains several schools and local shops catering primarily to its residents.

The district includes the large recreational space of Verulamium Park, which extends along the River Ver. This park contains the remains of the Roman city of Verulamium, including a preserved section of the city walls. The area is also home to the Abbey View Golf Course, providing green space on the urban fringe.

Area overview

On average St Stephen has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Stephen is £69,402 per year. There are 2 schools in St Stephen: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Stephen is home to around 8,220 people, with a population density of about 629.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Stephen Population
8,220
Population density
629 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.49(+138%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.03(-16%)
Other theft
11.31(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.2(-3%)
Shoplifting
5.6(-21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,101
74.22%
Other White
526
6.4%
Indian
419
5.1%
Irish
199
2.42%
Other Asian
130
1.58%
Total population: 8,220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,807
41.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,042
15.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
947
14%
No qualifications
869
12.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
570
8.43%
Total 16+ residents: 6,763

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,546
46.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,213
36.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
344
10.41%
Other social rented
64
1.94%
Social rents from council
63
1.91%
Total households: 3,303

Property prices in St Stephen

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £635,000 in St Stephen area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Stephen 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 Stephen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£681,875
Flats7£290,000
Semi-Detached28£655,000
Terraced10£470,000

10 years median price trend in St Stephen

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

All postcodes in St Stephen

AL22AB

North Orbital Road

AL23EZ

Woodlea

AL23FY

Redland Way

AL23NX

Noke Lane

AL23SG

Reynards Way

AL23PG

Heath Cottages

AL23PE

Railway Cottages

WD50SB

Blunts Lane

AL23DQ

Willow Way

AL23PP

Hamlet Close

AL23QB

Oakwood Road

AL23SP

Hornbeams

AL23TQ

Lye Lane

AL23AG

Stanmount Road

AL23AN

Chiswell Green Lane

AL23BQ

Hawthorn Way

AL23HE

South Close

AL23LP

Hunters Ride

AL23ND

South Riding

AL23QE

West Riding

AL23BJ

The Pastures

AL23LE

Ragged Hall Lane

AL23QA

Oakwood Road

AL23QQ

West Riding

AL23XH

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL23AP

Cuckmans Drive

AL23HU

Compton Gardens

AL23JX

Watford Road

AL23NU

Noke Lane

AL23PF

Station Road

AL23TD

Lye Lane

AL23EB

Watford Road

AL23ED

Long Fallow

AL23EF

Noke Side

AL23HR

Carisbrooke Road

AL23NT

Chiswell Green Lane

AL23SB

Jenkins Avenue

AL23TT

Drop Lane

WD259NJ

Verdure Close

AL23LU

Claremont

AL23LW

Black Boy Wood

AL23XY

St Lawrence Way

AL23DT

Larks Ridge

AL23QW

West Riding

AL23UP

Newlyn Close

AL23UZ

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL23AE

Hollybush Avenue

AL23LF

Ragged Hall Lane

AL23LT

Claremont

AL23XS

School Lane

AL23FX

Redland Way

AL23SJ

Jordans Way

AL23PB

Stratford Way

AL23SA

Jenkins Avenue

AL23ST

Pine Grove

AL23RP

Elderberry Close

AL22DS

North Orbital Road

AL23FD

Hunters Ride

AL23HX

Tennyson Road

AL23NS

Chiswell Green Lane

AL23PA

Claremont

AL23SH

Ashridge Drive

AL23SS

Pine Grove

AL23XL

Bucknalls Drive

AL23DZ

Hammers Gate

AL23FE

Hamilton Close

AL23HJ

Tippendell Lane

AL23LS

Claremont

AL23SE

Short Lane

AL23SW

Ashridge Drive

AL23SX

Brackendene

WD259PR

Oaks Path

AL23FH

Barnes Wallis Way

AL23FU

Percy Drive

AL23UH

Bluebird Way

AL23XB

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL23DW

Watford Road

AL23LD

Ragged Hall Lane

AL23LL

Black Boy Wood

AL23YB

The Kestrels

AL23TS

Ryall Close

WD259BA

Oaks Path

AL23BH

Hawthorn Way

AL23HF

West Avenue

AL23HZ

Farringford Close

AL23XN

St Lawrence Way

AL23FN

Barnes Wallis Way

AL23FS

Hastings Close

AL23PQ

Station Road

WD50SA

White House Lane

AL23HD

East Close

AL23LH

North Riding

AL23AT

Cherry Hill

AL23TN

Lye Lane

AL23YT

Moran Close

AL23DD

Watford Road

AL23FZ

Percy Drive

AL23LQ

Oak Avenue

AL23NB

Hunters Ride

AL23RR

The Laurels

Data Sources

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