Living in St Albans
St Albans is a city in Hertfordshire.
St Albans is a city. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space.
Where is St Albans?
- Type of place
- City
- County
- Hertfordshire
- Region
- East of England
- Nation
- England
St Albans at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Expensive for the region
- Typical sale price: around £575k (median of 2,621 sales across the built-up area)
What St Albans is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
Frequently asked questions
What is St Albans like to live in?
St Albans is a city. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 71.4 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether St Albans is safer or less safe than similar places.
What is St Albans known for?
St Albans is known for strong high street, walking & green space.
Is St Albans good for families?
Families in St Albans have 25 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 71.4 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether St Albans is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is St Albans likely to suit?
St Albans may suit people who value 25 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in St Albans?
Schools here perform strongly. St Albans has 25 rated schools within reach.
Is St Albans a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 71.4 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether St Albans is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in St Albans?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is St Albans?
Homes in St Albans typically sell for around £575k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 2,621 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is St Albans?
St Albans is a city in Hertfordshire, England.
See if St Albans is a good match for you
Data last updated 2026-07-23.