Postcode AL1 2JY 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.9 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Cottonmill & Sopwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,653 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Cottonmill & Sopwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.9% 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 2JY.
Cottonmill & Sopwell near AL1 2JY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Sopwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £1,446,525.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £775,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £300,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £618,750 |
| Terraced | 29 | £567,500 |
10 years price trend in Sopwell
In the AL1 2JY postcode area, located within Cottonmill & Sopwell, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costa | 3 Graham Close, St Albans, AL1 2DF | |
| 0.3 mi | Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's | Everard Close, St Albans, AL1 2QU |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.