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AL1 4EP

Lancaster Road

Bernards Heath

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Overview

Postcode AL1 4EP is located in an urban city, within the Bernards Heath ward of St Albans in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bernards Heath area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bernards Heath is £92,123 per year. The nearest station is St Albans City, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

Bernards Heath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Bernards Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Bernards Heath is £92,123 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 195 ft away from AL1 4EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Bernards Heath near AL1 4EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Albans City located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for AL1 4EP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

St Albans City

N/A

Walking directions to St Albans City

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
3,572.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
6.87(-78%)
Vehicle crime
6.25(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.5(-78%)
Burglary
2.5(-10%)
Other theft
1.87(-66%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
84.84%
Indian
14
3.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
2.93%
Irish
9
2.39%
Other White
9
2.39%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
195
65.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.45%
Level 3 (A level)
30
10.1%
No qualifications
13
4.38%
Apprenticeship
10
3.37%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
52.54%
Owns outright
47
39.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.93%
Social rents from council
1
0.85%
Other social rented
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Bernards Heath

Median price£589,000
Price per sq ft£696
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£424K – £804K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £589,000 (about £696 per square foot) in Bernards Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £222,500 up to £2,749,400.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bernards Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£1,470,000£731
Semi-Detached17£815,000£702
Terraced31£620,000£741
Flats26£352,500£513

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bernards Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bernards Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,115,000£315,000£725,000£599,975
2017£985,000£320,250£746,000£478,000
2018£950,000£360,000£775,000£509,000
2019£1,075,000£307,500£890,000£540,000
2020£805,000£319,500£645,000£518,000
2021£995,000£357,500£827,500£585,000
2022£1,381,500£377,500£782,125£578,000
2023£1,212,500£354,000£995,000£600,000
2024£1,450,000£375,000£870,000£636,375
2025£1,226,000£350,000£920,000£625,000
2026£420,000£765,000£665,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bernards Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bernards Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£637£479£550£653
2017£575£578£569£623
2018£666£543£616£641
2019£650£492£591£578
2020£681£526£612£681
2021£649£524£669£644
2022£745£562£686£729
2023£739£552£629£747
2024£712£556£670£755
2025£700£526£669£715
2026£513£702£738
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bernards Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bernards Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL1 4EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL1 4EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202527, Lancaster Road, St Albans, AL1 4EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,560,000
23 Oct 202532, Lancaster Road, St Albans, AL1 4ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,375,000
27 Feb 20252, Battlefield Road, St Albans, AL1 4DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,887,500
19 Sept 202531, Battlefield Road, St Albans, AL1 4DBDetachedFreehold£2,749,400
25 Apr 20258, Archers Fields, St Albans, AL1 4ELDetachedFreehold£1,226,000

Schools

In the AL1 4EP postcode area, located within Bernards Heath, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for AL1 4EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBernards Heath Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBernards Heath Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableHeathlands SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL1 4EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for AL1 4EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis92 Sandridge Road, St Albans, AL1 4APWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miTesco Express26-30 Beech Road, St Albans, AL3 5ASWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLondis2 Beech Road, St Albans, AL3 5ASWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St Albans district (2025-26).

Band A£1,537
Band B£1,794
Band C£2,050
Band D£2,306
Band E£2,818
Band F£3,331
Band G£3,843
Band H£4,612

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for AL1 4EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Rosemary Campbell

Bernards Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Daisy Cooper

St Albans - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictSt AlbansE07000240
Parliamentary ConstituencySt AlbansE14001507
WardBernards HeathE05013948
ParishSt Albans, unparished areaE43000290
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bernards HeathE02004933
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St Albans 010CE01023715
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about AL1 4EP

Is AL1 4EP (Bernards Heath) safe?

The area around AL1 4EP records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near AL1 4EP?

The median sale price around AL1 4EP in Bernards Heath is £589,000 (about £696 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near AL1 4EP?

There are 20 schools close to AL1 4EP, including Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School (Good), Bernards Heath Junior School (Good) and Heathlands School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to AL1 4EP?

The closest station to AL1 4EP is St Albans City, about 1,211 m away.

How deprived is the area around AL1 4EP?

AL1 4EP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,105 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents AL1 4EP (Bernards Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Albans covering AL1 4EP is Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Rosemary Campbell (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.