Postcode AL1 1SJ 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 55.5 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 City located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Cottonmill & Sopwell has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Cottonmill & Sopwell has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 110 ft away from AL1 1SJ.
Cottonmill & Sopwell near AL1 1SJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Albans City located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Albans City | N/A | Walking directions to St Albans City |
| 0.6 mi | St Albans Abbey | N/A | Walking directions to St Albans Abbey |
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 1SJ postcode area, located within Cottonmill & Sopwell, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL1 1SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | London Road, St Albans, AL1 1LR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | The Little Convenience Store | 130 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1PQ | Walking directions to The Little Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | H&H Food & Wine | 153 Victoria Street, St Albans, AL1 3TA | Walking directions to H&H Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 140-144 Victoria Street, St Albans, AL1 3TG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 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.