Postcode AL1 4SW is located in an urban city, within the Marshalswick West 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 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bernards Heath is £92,123 per year. The nearest station is St Albans City located about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Clarence Park.
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.
Bernards Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Bernards Heath is £92,123 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL1 4SW.
Bernards Heath near AL1 4SW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | St Albans City | N/A | Walking directions to St Albans City |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Clarence Park | Large | Walking directions to Clarence Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £860,000 in Marshalswick West area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £5,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £2,200,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £350,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £912,500 |
| Terraced | 5 | £535,000 |
10 year median price trend in Marshalswick West
In the AL1 4SW postcode area, located within Bernards Heath, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL1 4SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 92 Sandridge Road, St Albans, AL1 4AP | Walking directions to Londis |
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.