Chequer Street, St Albans
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL1 3YJ, AL1 3XZ, AL1 3YD.
At a glance
22 property sales on Chequer Street, St Albans have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 18 Jul 2025. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £344,841. Average sale prices fell from £421,667 in 2016 to £317,667 in 2025 (-25%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Chequer Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Chequer Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all AL1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 22 | £344,841 | 18 Jul 2025 |
Sold prices on Chequer Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3, 9A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 18 Jul 2025 | £295,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 9A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 30 May 2025 | £300,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 31 Mar 2025 | £358,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 26 Mar 2025 | £235,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 11, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 17 Oct 2024 | £335,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 11, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 17 Oct 2024 | £715,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 3 - 5, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 17 Oct 2024 | £665,000 | Other New build | Leasehold |
| 7, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 17 Oct 2024 | £540,000 | Other New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 19 Jun 2024 | £322,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3 - 5, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 17 May 2024 | £85,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 29 Apr 2024 | £438,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 8 Apr 2024 | £295,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 7 Jul 2023 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 16 Jun 2023 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 9 Aug 2021 | £427,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 15 Jul 2021 | £243,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 4 Jun 2021 | £355,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 14A, Chequer Street AL1 3YD | 10 May 2021 | £457,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 31 Mar 2021 | £357,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 25 Mar 2021 | £445,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 16 Mar 2021 | £305,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 2 Mar 2021 | £243,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 29 Jan 2021 | £315,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 29 Jan 2021 | £255,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, 7A, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 15 Jan 2021 | £320,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 11, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 5 Mar 2020 | £575,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 3 - 5, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 5 Mar 2020 | £3,150,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 9, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 5 Mar 2020 | £475,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Chequer Court, 8, Chequer Street AL1 3XZ | 28 Aug 2019 | £486,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 8 Oct 2018 | £25,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 19 - 23, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 31 Aug 2018 | £2,725,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 14, Chequer Street AL1 3YD | 14 Jul 2017 | £20,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 2B, Chequer Street AL1 3XZ | 16 Jan 2017 | £2,930,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Elliot House, 29, Chequer Street AL1 3YJ | 30 Jun 2016 | £2,400,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 8, Chequer Street AL1 3XZ | 24 Jun 2016 | £795,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, Chequer Court, 8, Chequer Street AL1 3XZ | 31 Mar 2016 | £330,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Chequer Court, 8, Chequer Street AL1 3XZ | 23 Mar 2016 | £460,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Chequer Court, 8, Chequer Street AL1 3XZ | 10 Mar 2016 | £475,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 4, 7A, Chequer Street | £357,500 (Mar 2021) → £358,000 (Mar 2025) | +0% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 2, 7A, Chequer Street | £243,000 (Mar 2021) → £280,000 (Jul 2023) → £235,000 (Mar 2025) | -3% over 4 yrs |
| 11, Chequer Street | £575,000 (Mar 2020) → £715,000 (Oct 2024) | +24% over 5 yrs |
| 3 - 5, Chequer Street | £3,150,000 (Mar 2020) → £85,000 (May 2024) → £665,000 (Oct 2024) | -79% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 3, 7A, Chequer Street | £315,000 (Jan 2021) → £310,000 (Jun 2023) → £322,500 (Jun 2024) | +2% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 6, 7A, Chequer Street | £427,500 (Aug 2021) → £438,000 (Apr 2024) | +2% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 5, 7A, Chequer Street | £243,000 (Jul 2021) → £295,000 (Apr 2024) | +21% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Chequer Street
Crime
344 crimes were reported within about a mile of Chequer Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 90 |
| Shoplifting | 53 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 22 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Drugs | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Chequer Street is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Colne and Radlett Brook Flood alert area
- River Ver in Hertfordshire Flood alert area
- River Ver at St Albans Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Chequer Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans School 883 pupils | Other independent school Christian/non-denominational | 11–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans 189 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Muriel Green Nursery School 65 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Alban City School 381 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Albans Independent College 70 pupils | Other independent school | 14–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Peter's School 392 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Loreto College 952 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- St Albans Abbey station 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- St Albans City station 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
- Park Street station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Town Hall (opp, Chequer Street) 1 min walk
- Town Hall (nr, Chequer Street) 1 min walk
- The Peahen PH (Stop B, London Road) 1 min walk
- The Peahen PH (Stop A, London Road) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Maltings Surgery
8-14 Victoria Street, St Albans · 0.1 mi - Harvey Group Practice
13-15 Russell Avenue, St. Albans · 0.2 mi - Parkbury House Surgery
St. Peters Street, St Albans · 0.4 mi - Grange Street Surgery
2 Grange Street, St. Albans · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 38.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 44.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,132 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 74.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,192 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 94% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 94% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in AL1
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- Gabriel Square£1.14m
- Hansell Gardens£383k
- Campfield Road£446k
- Old London Road£483k
- Marshalswick Lane£1.4m
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