Gresford Close, St Albans
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL4 0UB.
At a glance
11 property sales on Gresford Close, St Albans have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 7 Jul 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £538,466. Average sale prices fell from £554,777 in 2016 to £524,000 in 2025 (-6%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Gresford Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Gresford Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all AL4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £538,466 | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Terraced | 5 | £505,200 | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Detached | 1 | £615,000 | 23 Mar 2018 |
Sold prices on Gresford Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Gresford Close AL4 0UB | 7 Jul 2025 | £530,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Gresford Close AL4 0UB | 22 Apr 2025 | £518,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Gresford Close AL4 0UB | 21 Apr 2023 | £565,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Gresford Close AL4 0UB | 7 Jun 2021 | £496,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Gresford Close AL4 0UB | 12 Apr 2019 | £510,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Gresford Close AL4 0UB | 23 Mar 2018 | £615,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Gresford Close AL4 0UB | 24 Jul 2017 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Gresford Close AL4 0UB | 17 Mar 2017 | £520,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Gresford Close AL4 0UB | 19 Oct 2016 | £470,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Gresford Close AL4 0UB | 31 Mar 2016 | £659,332 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Gresford Close AL4 0UB | 22 Jan 2016 | £535,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11, Gresford Close | £415,000 (Jul 2017) → £496,000 (Jun 2021) → £530,000 (Jul 2025) | +28% over 8 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Gresford Close
Crime
156 crimes were reported within about a mile of Gresford Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Gresford Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Upper River Colne and Radlett Brook Flood alert 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 Gresford Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Links Academy 10 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School 1,134 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Beaumont School 1,722 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Oakwood Primary School 317 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Camp Primary and Nursery School 228 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Windermere Primary School 134 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Fleetville Infant and Nursery School 304 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Fleetville Junior School 358 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.9 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 City station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- St Albans Abbey station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Park Street station 2.6 mi · 53 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Colney Heath Lane (nr, Hatfield Road) 1 min walk
- Wynches Farm Drive (nr, Hatfield Road) 2 min walk
- Wynches Farm Drive (opp, Hatfield Road) 2 min walk
- Colney Heath Lane (opp, Hatfield Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hatfield Road Surgery
2 The Parade, Ellis House, St. Albans · 1.4 mi - Parkbury House Surgery
St. Peters Street, St Albans · 1.7 mi - Verulam Medical Group
Colney Medical Centre, 45-47 Kings Road, St. Albans · 1.8 mi - Grange Street Surgery
2 Grange Street, St. Albans · 1.8 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 9 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 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 702 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 24.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,911 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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 AL4
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- Hughenden Road£250k
- Sandpit Lane£1.37m
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- Lower Luton Road£609k
- High Street£500k
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- Harvest Court£245k
- Hazelwood Drive£793k