Median sold price in AL5, last 5 years
£753,691
Strong sample. Based on 2,570 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Feb 2026.
Built from 748 matched postcode rows within the postcode area AL5, with best-fit area context in St Albans.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
AL5 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
AL5 currently groups 748 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in St Albans. Aggregate median sold price reads at £753,691 across 2,570 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 92.2% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 100% and 5G reaches 83.8% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 26 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 748 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 24 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 92.2%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 26 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 748Live postcode rows grouped under AL5
- Median sold price in AL5, last 5 years £753,691Based on 2,570 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area St AlbansUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 26 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in AL5, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 2,570 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 92.2%Gigabit availability is 92.2%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 100%, with 5G at 83.8% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched St Albans in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
26 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 26 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
791 mapped stopsSt Albans currently links 791 mapped transport stops, including 14 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside AL5.
Local business
Score 100/100St Albans currently links 698 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 250 food and drink, 93 nightlife, 91 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with AL5 5FE, St Albans and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
AL5 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
250 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (118), cafe (77), fast food (55).
Amenity group
Nightlife
93 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (88), bar (5).
Amenity group
Grocery
91 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (58), supermarket (17), bakery (12).
Amenity group
Personal services
89 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (63), beauty (26).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
AL5 5FE
AL5 5FE, St Albans
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AL5 2FH
AL5 2FH, St Albans
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AL5 3RA
AL5 3RA, St Albans
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AL5 4SS
AL5 4SS, St Albans
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AL5 1FA
AL5 1FA, St Albans
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AL5 4EG
AL5 4EG, St Albans
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AL5 1QL
AL5 1QL, St Albans
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AL5 4FE
AL5 4FE, St Albans
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AL5 1BQ
AL5 1BQ, St Albans
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AL5 3AT
AL5 3AT, St Albans
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Crabtree Infants' School
Primary option in AL5 5PU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Crabtree Junior School
Primary option in AL5 5PU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Harpenden Academy
Primary option in AL5 4EL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for AL5 5FE before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around AL5.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like AL5 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess AL5.
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