AL2 in St Albans shows moderate market dynamics with a trajectory score of 44.4/100, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices have grown at 1.8% CAGR whilst rental yields have expanded more robustly at 5.3% CAGR, suggesting stronger demand from tenants than buyers. Population growth remains subdued at 0.4% over the same period, indicating limited demographic expansion in the area. The district is currently in an active gentrification stage, reflecting ongoing neighbourhood transitions. For investors and occupiers, the data suggests a rental-focused market characterised by modest capital appreciation but more substantial income growth potential relative to price trajectory.
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- 1Property prices up 1.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.4% per year
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What's changing in St Albans · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.5 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by safety.
3 planning applications submitted in AL2 over the last six months.
- Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (details of proposed new windows) of planning permission reference 23/0978/LBC.Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- PLEASE NOTE: THIS APPLICATION WAS SOLELY CREATED FOR THE PURPOSES OF UPLOADING DOCUMENTS TO THE DMS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE ON PUBLIC ACCESS FOLLOWING A HISTORY SEARCH REQUEST. THERE DID NOT APPEAR TO BE AN ORIGINAL RECORD FOR THE APPLICATION.Apr 2026 · Unknown
- Removal of 2x existing EV chargers and ancillary equipment, and installation of 4x upgraded EV chargers with new ancillary equipment to car park.Feb 2026 · Awaiting decision
St Albans (AL2) common questions
Is St Albans up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies St Albans (AL2) as Active. Its trajectory score is 44/100 (Average), in the top 82% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is St Albans safe?
St Albans has a safety score of 35/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in St Albans?
The average property price in St Albans (AL2) is £706k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in St Albans?
The median monthly rent in St Albans (AL2) is £1,898 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near St Albans?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Teddington (TW11), Radlett (WD7), Bushey (WD23), Feltham (TW13), Brentford (TW8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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