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Wheathampstead

3,415 people · median £483,250 · St Albans

High wellbeingFast broadband
St Albans Council · Liberal Democrat-controlled   44/56 seats · 79% · OCD 2026
77/100
Good
Acreright area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£483k
median price
+5%
5-year growth
98%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£483k
median sold price
15 yrs
of local pay to buy
+5%
5-year change
£450k
typical terraced
20 min
London — fastest
6
rail stations mapped
98%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
1
grammar school
79
schools total
8.6
NO₂ · WHO 10
5.9%
in a flood zone
167
green spaces
7.2
PM2.5 · WHO 5
352
eat & drink
77
shops
95.4%
gigabit
29
gyms & leisure

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Sold price trend +5%

£315k£452k£590k£727k20152026£574,167
£354,500 in 2015 → £574,167 in 2026 · 68 sales in 12 months

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Wheathampstead is a neighbourhood in Hertfordshire with a population of 3,415. The median house price is £483,250, with terraced homes at £450,000 and detached properties at £860,000. Over 68 sales occurred in the past 12 months.

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The area is affluent relative to national deprivation levels, with about 65% of neighbourhoods in England more deprived. The median age is 41.6 years, and 65.4% of homes are owner-occupied. Educational attainment is strong, with 42.0% of residents aged 16 and over holding Level 4 qualifications or above. Air quality is favourable: nitrogen dioxide levels are low at 8.6 annual mean, and particulate matter is moderate at 7.2. Broadband coverage is excellent, with 95.4% gigabit-capable and 98.5% superfast access. The area includes 2 conservation areas and 39 listed buildings, with 64.3% in the green belt. Council tax band D is £2,333.57.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-09-15T21:23:49Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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