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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

AL23QN

Garnett Drive

AL23AP

Cuckmans Drive

AL23AS

The Croft

AL23QH

Oakview Gardens

AL23SX

Brackendene

AL23AL

Chiswell Green Lane

AL23DF

Watford Road

AL23UP

Newlyn Close

AL23LS

Claremont

AL23BH

Hawthorn Way

AL23UW

The Uplands

AL23HQ

Laburnum Grove

AL23JY

Watford Road

AL23LH

North Riding

AL23FQ

Baines Drive

AL23EF

Noke Side

WD259NH

Bucknalls Lane

AL23RH

Halifax Close

AL23LP

Hunters Ride

AL22LJ

Albany Mews

AL23RP

Elderberry Close

AL23ED

Long Fallow

WD250GR

Chequers Lane

AL23DB

Watford Road

AL23RX

Broad Acre

AL23HW

Tippendell Lane

AL23QX

Hyburn Close

AL23BN

Watford Road

AL23RZ

Mabbutt Close

AL23PP

Hamlet Close

AL23RW

Handley Gate

AL23DE

Driftwood Avenue

WD50SB

Blunts Lane

AL23XP

Rowan Close

AL23PW

Station Road

AL23RS

Old Watford Road

AL23AF

Cuckmans Drive

AL23XY

St Lawrence Way

AL23AJ

Chiswell Green Lane

AL23QW

West Riding

AL23HA

West Avenue

AL23NB

Hunters Ride

AL23TE

Lye Lane

AL23UL

Aspen Close

AL23AZ

Stanley Avenue

AL23PH

Drop Lane

WD259BA

Oaks Path

AL23QE

West Riding

AL23XD

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL23ST

Pine Grove

AL23DY

Watford Road

WD50RY

Sergehill Lane

AL23FW

Redland Way

AL23JZ

Watford Road

AL23FN

Barnes Wallis Way

AL23UT

Birch Copse

AL23UD

Randalls Walk

AL23ND

South Riding

AL23DR

Watford Road

AL23LF

Ragged Hall Lane

AL23TB

Lye Lane

WD259NA

Bucknalls Lane

AL23YA

Ash Copse

AL23PG

Heath Cottages

AL23UN

Old Watford Road

AL23SP

Hornbeams

AL23PL

Drop Lane

AL23US

Hampstead Close

AL23LN

Black Boy Wood

AL23HG

Watford Road

AL23QT

Reedham Close

WD50SE

Millhouse Lane

AL23HY

Tennyson Road

AL23PZ

Oakwood Road

AL23QB

Oakwood Road

AL23FX

Redland Way

AL23BQ

Hawthorn Way

WD50SD

Millhouse Lane

AL23TQ

Lye Lane

AL23FB

Old Watford Road

AL23XH

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL23FZ

Percy Drive

AL23HN

Barry Close

AL23TD

Lye Lane

WD258PY

Commonmeadow Lane

AL23XA

Randalls Walk

AL23UY

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL23FT

Ridout End

AL23DP

Watford Road

AL23LX

Hunters Ride

AL23AX

Cuckmans Drive

AL23PT

Oakwood Road

AL23BX

Hancross Close

AL23SA

Jenkins Avenue

AL23PD

Station Road

AL23QQ

West Riding

AL22DU

North Orbital Road

AL23RR

The Laurels

AL23DH

Manor Drive

AL23ET

Ronald Court

Data Sources

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