Postcode AL1 1QQ 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 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cottonmill & Sopwell is £58,100 per year. The nearest station is St Albans Abbey located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 70.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.5% 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 of residents in Cottonmill & Sopwell is £58,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL1 1QQ.
Cottonmill & Sopwell near AL1 1QQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Sopwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £1,446,525.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £720,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £287,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £618,750 |
| Terraced | 28 | £589,000 |
10 years price trend in Sopwell
In the AL1 1QQ postcode area, located within Cottonmill & Sopwell, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.