Postcode AL4 8PP 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 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wheathampstead is £75,115 per year. The nearest station is Harpenden located about 2.5 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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 per household in Wheathampstead is £75,115 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL4 8PP.
Wheathampstead near AL4 8PP 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 in Sandridge & Wheathampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £850,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £187,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £725,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £527,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
In the AL4 8PP postcode area, located within Wheathampstead, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL4 8PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 19-21 High Street, Wheathampstead, AL4 8BB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Village Store | Palmerston Drive, St Albans, AL4 8BU | Walking directions to Village Store |
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.