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About

Verulam ward encompasses the northern part of St Albans city centre, stretching from the Abbey and Cathedral grounds up to the ancient Verulamium Park. The area is defined by its historical layers, with the Roman city walls and the medieval Abbey Gate forming key landmarks. Residential streets of Victorian and Edwardian houses branch off from the main thoroughfares, which host a mix of local shops and services.

The ward's central green space is Verulamium Park, featuring the preserved Roman theatre, a lake, and the Verulamium Museum built over the actual ruins. This integration of ancient history within a public park is a defining characteristic. The area is primarily residential, with a community focused around local schools, the Abbey, and the weekly street market held in the adjacent city centre.

Area overview

On average Verulam has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Verulam is £84,578 per year. There are 6 schools in Verulam: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Verulam is home to around 7,538 people, with a population density of about 410.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Verulam Population
7,538
Population density
410 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.27(+127%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.47(-19%)
Vehicle crime
8.36(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.96(+25%)
Other theft
6.63(+21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,917
78.51%
Other White
573
7.6%
Indian
193
2.56%
Irish
176
2.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
156
2.07%
Total population: 7,537

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,792
62.21%
Level 3 (A level)
675
11.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
602
9.88%
No qualifications
431
7.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
326
5.35%
Total 16+ residents: 6,095

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,415
45.67%
Owns with a mortgage
1,078
34.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
417
13.46%
Other social rented
73
2.36%
Other forms of private rent
66
2.13%
Total households: 3,098

Property prices in Verulam

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £751,500 in Verulam area, with individual transactions ranging from £269,000 up to £3,820,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Verulam 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 Verulam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£972,500
Flats17£425,000
Semi-Detached13£835,000
Terraced32£700,000

10 years median price trend in Verulam

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

All postcodes in Verulam

AL12AF

Watford Road

AL34BL

Kingsgate

AL34NF

Crossfields

AL34AZ

Abbey Avenue

AL34HX

Corinium Gate

AL34EW

Waxhouse Gate

AL34RF

Fishpool Street

AL36AD

Bluehouse Hill

AL34TZ

The Lawns

AL34GL

Cassius Drive

AL11DG

Pondwicks Close

AL36AL

Beechtree Lane

AL12QY

Tithe Barn Close

AL34PA

Lower Dagnall Street

AL34PQ

Spicer Street

AL34QG

New England Street

AL34HG

Abbey Mill Lane

AL34NJ

Akeman Close

AL34JW

Samian Gate

AL34BZ

Laurelsfield

AL34RQ

Old Garden Court

AL34QS

Hill Street

AL23NL

Appspond Lane

AL12QW

Robert Avenue

AL34JD

Antonine Gate

AL12QD

Tithe Barn Close

AL34RS

Fishpool Street

AL36AP

Westwick Hall Farm Cottages

HP38LB

Blackwater Lane

AL12QH

Gillian Avenue

AL34ES

George Street

AL34RY

Fishpool Street

AL23NN

Appspond Lane

AL12DT

Trevelyan Place

AL34AJ

The Ramparts

AL12DS

St Stephens Hill

AL36AG

Beechtree Lane

AL34GD

Cassius Drive

AL34DR

Verulam Road

HP24FL

Verulam

AL34SP

St Michaels Street

AL34AD

St Stephens Avenue

AL34AT

Hillcrest

Data Sources

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