Area Guide – St Albans (AL)

Living in St Albans (AL)

Crime levels in St Albans (AL) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in St Albans (AL)

Is St Albans (AL) a good place to live?

St Albans (AL) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in St Albans (AL)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 4 Outstanding, 21 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in St Albans (AL)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (69 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 4 Outstanding, 21 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School	Primary	Good	0.2 mi
Muriel Green Nursery School	Nursery	Good	0.3 mi
Alban City School	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
Maple Primary School	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
St Peter's School	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
Loreto College	Secondary	Not rated	0.4 mi
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans	Primary	Outstanding	0.7 mi
St Alban and St Stephen Roman Catholic Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Prae Wood Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Bernards Heath Junior School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Marlborough School	Secondary	Not rated	1.0 mi
The Marlborough Science Academy	Secondary	Good	1.0 mi
Mandeville Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Verulam School	Secondary	Good	1.0 mi
Fleetville Junior School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Outstanding	1.2 mi
Cunningham Hill Junior School	Primary	Outstanding	1.2 mi
Cunningham Hill Infant School	Primary	Outstanding	1.2 mi
St Albans Girls' School	Secondary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Margaret Wix Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Camp Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
Windermere Primary School	Primary	Good	1.5 mi
Townsend Church of England School	Secondary	Good	1.5 mi
Samuel Ryder Academy	All-through	Good	1.5 mi
Francis Bacon School	Secondary	Not rated	1.5 mi

directions_railway Transport 3 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
St Albans Abbey Rail Station	0.5 mi
St Albans City Rail Station	0.5 mi
Park Street Rail Station	1.8 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 19 GP surgeries within 2 miles

Name	Type	Distance
THE MALTINGS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
MALTINGS SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
HARVEY GROUP PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
PALMS HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY TRUST	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
COMMUNITY MEDICAL STAFFING-ST ALBANS	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
GRANGE STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
PARKBURY HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
PARKBURY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
LODGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
LODGE,HIGHFIELD & REDBOURN	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
HUC-ST ALBANS IUC HUB	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
COMMUNITY TREATMENT UNIT - CLCH	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
IMED PHARMACY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
HATFIELD ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
CLUB BATCHWOOD - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CLUB BATCHWOOD - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
MIDWAY SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
SPECIALIST COMMUNITY DIABETES SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
JACOB COURT	GP Surgery	1.7 mi