Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the AL4 postcode area, covering St. Albans and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£374,800
Median price
£355,000
5-year trend
+29.8%
Total sales
15,408
The AL4 area has 680 individual postcodes with 15,408 registered sales. Prices are +5.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in St. Albans. The five-year price movement is +29.8%.
AL4 averages £374,800, placing it in the upper-mid range. This tier often attracts a mix of professionals, families and investors, with prices +5.5% below the national average. The dataset includes 15,408 recorded sales across 680 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in AL4 is +29.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
AL4 0XH
£387,726 avg · 164 sales
AL4 0GY
£326,768 avg · 156 sales
AL4 0SQ
£293,442 avg · 133 sales
AL4 9TT
£231,043 avg · 129 sales
AL4 0DL
£155,284 avg · 126 sales
AL4 9QY
£204,553 avg · 121 sales
AL4 8JN
£146,248 avg · 115 sales
AL4 9JZ
£123,927 avg · 111 sales
AL4 9YB
£198,686 avg · 106 sales
This AL4 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 AL4 postcode area is £374,800, based on 15,408 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is St. Albans.
Properties in AL4 average £374,800, which is +5.5% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£355,000) is 5.3% below the average (£374,800), 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 AL4 have moved +29.8% 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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