Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the AL2 postcode area, covering St Albans and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£354,715
Median price
£323,750
5-year trend
+17.2%
Total sales
12,985
The AL2 area has 643 individual postcodes with 12,985 registered sales. Prices are +10.6% below the national average, with the largest concentration in St Albans. The five-year price movement is +17.2%.
A historic cathedral city with one of the fastest commutes to London, excellent schools and consistently high demand.
🚆 Main station
St Albans City
⏱️ London commute
~22 min by train
🏫 Notable school
St Albans School (Outstanding)
AL2 averages £354,715, placing it in the upper-mid range. This tier often attracts a mix of professionals, families and investors, with prices +10.6% below the national average. The dataset includes 12,985 recorded sales across 643 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in AL2 is +17.2%, in line with broader UK house price movements.
AL2 1PX
£156,171 avg · 160 sales
AL2 1UX
£440,481 avg · 133 sales
AL2 1TD
£134,834 avg · 130 sales
AL2 1BW
£197,446 avg · 129 sales
AL2 1BH
£202,433 avg · 115 sales
AL2 1UA
£580,120 avg · 109 sales
AL2 1TJ
£140,789 avg · 105 sales
AL2 1TH
£134,595 avg · 101 sales
AL2 1NS
£161,958 avg · 98 sales
This AL2 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the AL2 postcode area is £354,715, based on 12,985 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is St Albans.
Properties in AL2 average £354,715, which is +10.6% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£323,750) is 8.7% below the average (£354,715), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in AL2 have moved +17.2% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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