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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

AL23LN

Black Boy Wood

AL23NG

South Riding

AL23PD

Station Road

AL23UR

Old Watford Road

AL23PJ

Station Road

AL23PY

Five Acres Avenue

AL23QN

Garnett Drive

AL23QU

Grassington Close

AL23SF

Reynards Way

AL23UW

The Uplands

AL23XP

Rowan Close

AL23EE

Long Fallow

AL23AL

Chiswell Green Lane

AL23NH

Brightview Close

AL23QH

Oakview Gardens

AL23XG

Wildwood Avenue

AL23DN

Watford Road

AL23FT

Ridout End

AL23QD

West Riding

AL23AB

Stanley Avenue

AL23DU

Watford Road

AL23DX

Ferndene

AL23FQ

Baines Drive

AL23NP

Ragged Hall Lane

AL23QP

West Riding

AL23UT

Birch Copse

AL23BX

Hancross Close

AL23PW

Station Road

AL23UL

Aspen Close

AL23XW

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL23EN

Belvedere Gardens

AL23HS

Farringford Close

AL23NY

Noke Lane

AL23PU

Oakwood Road

AL23DS

Watford Road

AL23HB

North Close

AL23AZ

Stanley Avenue

AL23BB

Corby Close

AL23FJ

Herald Way

AL23US

Hampstead Close

AL23YA

Ash Copse

AL23AS

The Croft

AL23PL

Drop Lane

AL23QF

Meadow Close

AL23RX

Broad Acre

AL23UJ

Jays Close

AL23LY

Hunters Ride

AL23QG

Lye Lane

AL23UN

Old Watford Road

AL23FW

Redland Way

AL23HL

Tippendell Lane

AL23SL

Jordans Way

WD50RY

Sergehill Lane

AL23DA

Watford Road

AL23DY

Watford Road

AL23HN

Barry Close

AL23JE

Horsemans Ride

AL23LR

Juniper Avenue

AL23XA

Randalls Walk

AL23LG

Oak Avenue

AL23LJ

Black Boy Wood

AL23SD

Brackendene

AL23XJ

Bucknalls Drive

WD250GR

Chequers Lane

AL23NE

South Riding

AL23PN

Smug Oak Lane

AL23AH

Chiswell Green Lane

AL23AQ

Stanley Avenue

AL23BN

Watford Road

WD250GN

Chequers Lane

AL23BG

Hawthorn Way

AL23RY

Jenkins Avenue

AL23HA

West Avenue

AL23PX

Oakwood Road

AL23QS

West Riding

AL23DG

Forefield

AL23FP

Cane Drive

AL23LA

Ragged Hall Lane

AL23QT

Reedham Close

AL23TF

Lye Lane

AL22LJ

Albany Mews

AL23DB

Watford Road

AL23EH

Albany Mews

AL23HH

Watford Road

AL23PT

Oakwood Road

AL23QX

Hyburn Close

AL23RZ

Mabbutt Close

AL23UF

Turnberry Drive

AL23XZ

Yule Close

AL23DH

Manor Drive

AL23SU

Moss Side

AL23LX

Hunters Ride

AL23PH

Drop Lane

AL23PS

Oakridge

AL23TE

Lye Lane

AL23TP

Lye Lane

AL23DF

Watford Road

AL23EA

Watford Road

AL23XU

School Lane

AL23EQ

Forge End

Data Sources

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