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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 61 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
61
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

Violence and sexual offences
25.55(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.43(+120%)
Other theft
11.19(+105%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.2(-2%)
Vehicle crime
5.35(+22%)
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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £637,500 in St Stephen area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,512,500.

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
Detached34£705,540
Flats6£285,000
Semi-Detached37£650,000
Terraced13£450,000

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

AL23LG

Oak Avenue

AL23SW

Ashridge Drive

AL23PQ

Station Road

AL23QS

West Riding

WD259NJ

Verdure Close

AL23DZ

Hammers Gate

AL23XZ

Yule Close

AL23NU

Noke Lane

AL23QR

West Riding

AL23QU

Grassington Close

AL23BG

Hawthorn Way

AL23NQ

Russell Court

AL23AN

Chiswell Green Lane

AL23UR

Old Watford Road

AL23DW

Watford Road

AL23RU

Old Watford Road

AL23QD

West Riding

AL23UX

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL23PS

Oakridge

WD259PR

Oaks Path

AL23HZ

Farringford Close

AL23HR

Carisbrooke Road

AL23PA

Claremont

AL23HF

West Avenue

AL23SL

Jordans Way

AL23YT

Moran Close

AL23NH

Brightview Close

AL23RT

Field View Rise

AL23XG

Wildwood Avenue

AL23QY

Silvertrees

AL23SH

Ashridge Drive

AL23XL

Bucknalls Drive

AL23LL

Black Boy Wood

AL23AR

The Croft

AL23SJ

Jordans Way

AL23XS

School Lane

AL23LB

Ragged Hall Lane

AL23EJ

Four Trees

AL23FU

Percy Drive

AL23FD

Hunters Ride

AL23NX

Noke Lane

AL23XF

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL23PX

Oakwood Road

AL23BJ

The Pastures

AL23DN

Watford Road

AL23HJ

Tippendell Lane

AL23LJ

Black Boy Wood

AL22DS

North Orbital Road

WD250GN

Chequers Lane

AL23HU

Compton Gardens

AL23XJ

Bucknalls Drive

AL23TS

Ryall Close

AL23UZ

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL23FP

Cane Drive

AL23DD

Watford Road

AL23AD

Hollybush Avenue

AL23BE

Hawthorn Way

AL23DL

Watford Road

AL23SE

Short Lane

AL23PJ

Station Road

AL23AB

Stanley Avenue

AL23FG

Barnes Wallis Way

AL23SZ

Ashridge Drive

AL23DG

Forefield

AL23PB

Stratford Way

AL23BA

Cherry Hill

AL23QA

Oakwood Road

AL23XB

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL23FS

Hastings Close

AL23BY

Anvil Place

AL23NP

Ragged Hall Lane

AL23SY

Brackendene

AL23EQ

Forge End

WD50RZ

Sergehill Lane

AL23LQ

Oak Avenue

AL23LY

Hunters Ride

AL23AQ

Stanley Avenue

AL23QL

Woodside Road

AL23DJ

Penman Close

AL23PN

Smug Oak Lane

AL23JE

Horsemans Ride

AL23DU

Watford Road

AL23EA

Watford Road

AL23FL

Barnes Wallis Way

AL23HL

Tippendell Lane

AL23HH

Watford Road

AL23LW

Black Boy Wood

AL23SU

Moss Side

AL23UH

Bluebird Way

AL23EL

Enid Close

AL23SQ

Jenkins Avenue

AL23NE

South Riding

AL23HD

East Close

AL23XR

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL23QP

West Riding

AL23NS

Chiswell Green Lane

AL23SR

Ashridge Drive

AL23EZ

Woodlea

AL23AE

Hollybush Avenue

AL23FH

Barnes Wallis Way

Data Sources

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