Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Wheathampstead, St Albans, England
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Wheathampstead, St Albans, England
AL4 8HL is in the St Albans local authority (E07000240). The property market in the AL4 8HL postcode area had 2 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £514000. Across the AL4 area, there were 369 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £605952.
Property market | £741,427 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Luton (5.2 miles) | |
Broadband | 114.5mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 7 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 565 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Hitchin and Harpenden level) | |
Community | Median age is 41.1 | Happiness is Below Average for Hertfordshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (St Albans) | |
Commute (approx) | - Kings Cross (15 mins) - London St Pancras (27 mins) - London Bridge (41 mins) - Euston (53 mins) - East Croydon (55 mins) - C... (view more here) | |
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£741,427 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Luton (5.2 miles) | |
114.5mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 41.1 | Happiness is Below Average for Hertfordshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 7 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions565 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Hitchin and Harpenden level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (St Albans) | |
- Kings Cross (15 mins) - London St Pancras (27 mins) - London Bridge (41 mins) - Euston (53 mins) - East Croydon (55 mins) - Cannon Street (60 mins) - Charing Cross (65 mins) - Wimbledon (78 mins) - Victoria (86 mins) - Highbury & Islington (90 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in The Folly has had a steep increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. On average, a detached house costs £1,221,641, which is up 1.9% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £741,427, a terraced house £542,301 and a flat £326,099. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £1,262 per month. Property prices in The Folly are a little higher than the average property prices across Hertfordshire and are much higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in The Folly, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Hertfordshire region.
Property data is based on St Albans level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Example House Purchases (2023)
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see view data on that specific area of The Folly, or click here to view the longer list of property transactions in AL4 8HL.
Address | Value | Sell Date |
24A, Folly Fields, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8HL | £517,500 | 07/21/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
24A, Folly Fields, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8HL | £517,500 | 07/21/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
24A, Folly Fields, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8HL | £517,500 | 07/21/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
24A, Folly Fields, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8HL | £517,500 | 07/21/2023 |
Train Station | Distance from The Folly | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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St Albans City A busy station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (29 mins - Thameslink - £377 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (41 mins - Thameslink - £377 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (61 mins - Thameslink - £377 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 54 mins - Southeastern - £377 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 59 mins - Southeastern - £377 monthly fare) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 61 mins - London North Eastern Railway - £377 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 81 mins - Thameslink - £377 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 71 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £377 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 80 mins - Southern - £377 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 87 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 121 mins - Thameslink) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 117 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 151 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 159 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Leeds (181 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details |
Welham Green A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +3% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Highbury & Islington (33 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £250 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 36 mins - Thameslink - £250 monthly fare) View details - Kings Cross (40 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £250 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 51 mins - Thameslink - £281 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 56 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £358 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 65 mins - Thameslink - £250 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 114 mins - Thameslink) View details - York (1 change(s) - 120 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 145 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Harpenden A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (34 mins - Thameslink - £388 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (47 mins - Thameslink - £388 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (68 mins - Thameslink - £388 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 60 mins - Southeastern - £388 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 65 mins - Southeastern - £388 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 88 mins - Thameslink - £388 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 86 mins - Southern - £388 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (2 change(s) - 90 mins - London Overground - £388 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (3 change(s) - 111 mins - Thameslink) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 127 mins - Thameslink) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 165 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
St Albans Abbey A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Euston (1 change(s) - 68 mins - Avanti West Coast - £370 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 123 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 132 mins - Southern - £370 monthly fare) View details |
Luton Airport Parkway A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed +1% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (41 mins - Thameslink - £412 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (53 mins - Thameslink - £412 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (74 mins - Thameslink - £412 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 66 mins - Southeastern - £412 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 71 mins - Southeastern - £412 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 94 mins - Thameslink - £412 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 93 mins - Southern - £412 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (3 change(s) - 97 mins - London Overground - £412 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (2 change(s) - 116 mins - Thameslink) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 133 mins - Thameslink) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 123 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (2 change(s) - 172 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 177 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details |
There are a few school options in the AL4 8HL area to look into. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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St Helen's Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/4/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | St Albans | |
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (9/29/2022) | 33 submissions 94.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | St. Albans |
Aldwickbury School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Boys |
School | Type |
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St Helen's Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/4/2015) |
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/29/2022) 33 submissions 94.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Aldwickbury School Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary |
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Average speed | 114.5 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 95.1% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.4% |
AL4 8HL | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 65.4% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 34.6% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 62% |
The Folly has one main store nearby, Tesco Wheathampstead Express. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Miller & Carter (Wheathampstead), The Elephant and Castle Public House, The Swan Public House. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Brewhouse, Le Moulin, Loafing, Nonno's Pizza, The Reading Rooms, West End Barns also trading as This Blondie Bakes. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Caddie Cafe, The Willow Trees Cafe.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Hertfordshire has an average crime rate (64 crimes reported per thousand people). The Folly has a consistent crime rate as this, with 61 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, The Folly has a lower rate (3 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
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