Postcode AL4 8GD is located in a rural town, within the Sandridge & Wheathampstead ward of St Albans in the East of England region , and forms part of the Wheathampstead area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wheathampstead is £59,700 per year. The nearest station is Harpenden located about 2.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wheathampstead has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Wheathampstead has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wheathampstead is £59,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL4 8GD.
Wheathampstead near AL4 8GD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harpenden located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 in Sandridge & Wheathampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,700,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £895,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £226,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £732,500 |
| Terraced | 17 | £562,500 |
10 years price trend in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
In the AL4 8GD postcode area, located within Wheathampstead, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Helen's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery | Academy sponsor led | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Village Store | Palmerston Drive, St Albans, AL4 8BU | |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 19-21 High Street, Wheathampstead, AL4 8BB |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Reading Rooms | 36 High Street, Wheathampstead, AL4 8AA | |
| 0.4 mi | The Swan | 56 High Street, Wheathampstead, AL4 8AR |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.