Postcode AL1 2LU 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 high crime levels, with around 101.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cottonmill & Sopwell is £58,100 per year. The nearest station is Park Street located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Cottonmill & Sopwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,980 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Cottonmill & Sopwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from AL1 2LU.
Cottonmill & Sopwell near AL1 2LU 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 2LU postcode area, located within Cottonmill & Sopwell, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.