Affordability in St Albans
Homes in St Albans cost about 15.0× the typical full-time salary, versus 7.6× across England & Wales. That makes it harder to afford than most of the country.
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in St Albans
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £1,271 | +3.1% |
| 2 bed | £1,633 | +3.0% |
| 3 bed | £2,019 | +3.2% |
| 4+ bed | £2,902 | +2.1% |
| All sizes | £1,931 | +2.9% |
Who lives in St Albans
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
72.3%
Owner-occupied
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage
15.4%
Privately rented
Share of homes rented from a private landlord
53%
Degree-educated
Adults with a level-4+ qualification
21.7%
Children
Residents aged under 16
21%
Retired
Residents who are retired
52.9%
Work from home
Workers based mainly at home
12.3%
Car-free homes
Households with no car or van
9/10
Deprivation
1 = most deprived, 10 = least (IMD decile)
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in St Albans?
The median house price in St Albans is £630,000 (ONS, 2025), about 15.0× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in St Albans?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in St Albans is £1,633 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this St Albans data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.
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