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House prices in St Albans
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
St Albans is among the priciest places in the UK to buy a home, with the average property valued at £638,489. Detached prices typically run at £1,223,935, well above the national figure.
That's 135% above the UK average of £271,295.
St Albans house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in St Albans
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £1,223,935 ▲ +2.5%
- Semi-detached £757,903 ▲ +4.0%
- Terraced £569,052 ▲ +4.2%
- Flat £326,577 ▲ +1.3%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 26 HARLESDEN ROAD, AL1 4LF | £975,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 LICHFIELD PLACE, AL1 3UG | £470,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 24 ROYSTON ROAD, AL1 5NG | £614,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 11 HAMPDEN PLACE, AL2 2JY | £550,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 144 HIGH STREET, AL2 1QQ | £422,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 52 PUDDINGSTONE DRIVE, AL4 0GY | £555,000 |
| Apr 2026 | WALTER SLADE COURT NORRIS CLOSE, AL2 1WW | £425,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 28A UPPER CULVER ROAD, AL1 4EE | £590,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 16 MILE HOUSE LANE, AL1 1TB | £980,000 |
| Apr 2026 | OPUS HOUSE CHARRINGTON PLACE, AL1 3DB | £500,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in St Albans costs 11.0× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how St Albans ranks nationally →
St Albans is the 33rd least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 51,752 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in St Albans.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 49%
- Median floor area 82 m²
- Median annual energy cost £851
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Three Rivers £576,942
- House prices in Epsom and Ewell £568,755
- House prices in Waverley £567,214
- House prices in Hertsmere £562,261
- House prices in Sevenoaks £553,752
- House prices in Mole Valley £540,643
- House prices in Epping Forest £535,682
- House prices in Brentwood £530,088
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in St Albans?
- The average house price in St Albans is £638,489, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in St Albans changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in St Albans have risen +3.0% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in St Albans by property type?
- Latest average prices in St Albans:
- detached homes: £1,223,935
- semi-detached homes: £757,903
- terraced homes: £569,052
- flats: £326,577
- Is St Albans affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in St Albans costs 11.0× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how St Albans ranks nationally.
- Is St Albans an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in St Albans costs £638,489 — 135% more than the UK average of £271,295. St Albans is the 33rd least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in St Albans?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around St Albans's average of £638,489, expect roughly £600–£850 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £1,000–£1,500 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in St Albans?
- On a typical St Albans sale at £638,489, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £7,700–£11,500, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in St Albans?
- Moving home in St Albans typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.