Postcode AL1 1HF is located in an urban city, within the Sopwell ward of St Albans in the East of England region, and forms part of the Cottonmill & Sopwell area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cottonmill & Sopwell is £66,948 per year. The nearest station is St Albans Abbey located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Verulamium Park.
Cottonmill & Sopwell has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Cottonmill & Sopwell has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cottonmill & Sopwell is £66,948 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 8 ft away from AL1 1HF.
Cottonmill & Sopwell near AL1 1HF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Albans Abbey located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St Albans Abbey | N/A | Walking directions to St Albans Abbey |
| 0.7 mi | St Albans City | N/A | Walking directions to St Albans City |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Verulamium Park | Large | Walking directions to Verulamium Park |
| 0.4 mi | Former Abbey View Golf Course | Large | Walking directions to Former Abbey View Golf Course |
| 0.5 mi | The Old Brickie | Small | Walking directions to The Old Brickie |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 in Sopwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £1,446,525.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £775,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £336,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £625,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £625,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sopwell
In the AL1 1HF postcode area, located within Cottonmill & Sopwell, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL1 1HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Everard Close, St Albans, AL1 2QU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 40 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1NG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Everard Close, St Albans, AL1 2QU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Convenience Store | 96-98 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1NX | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Mrs. Ladybird Polish Shop | London Road, St Albans, AL1 1NX | Walking directions to Mrs. Ladybird Polish Shop |
Annual council tax rates for St Albans district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.