East of England · England
Living in St Albans
A prosperous cathedral city on the site of Roman Verulamium, one of London’s most sought-after commuter towns.
Population around 75,000
What St Albans is like
St Albans is affluent, historic and green, with excellent schools and a fast commute into St Pancras. That combination makes it one of the most in-demand places in the Home Counties.
Education
Served by the University of Hertfordshire nearby and highly rated local schools.
Getting around
Direct trains to London St Pancras in around 20 minutes.
Jobs & economy
A large commuter base alongside professional services, media and tech.
The property market
The average home in St Albans sold for £631,152 (April 2026, UK House Price Index). That is an area average across all property types, a useful benchmark rather than a valuation of any single home.
In a nutshell
- Around 20 minutes to London
- Outstanding schools
- Roman and medieval history
- Highly sought-after