Jove Gardens, Smallford, St Albans
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL4 0LP.
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At a glance
20 property sales on Jove Gardens, Smallford, St Albans have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 18 Aug 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £969,023. Average sale prices fell from £892,908 in 2016 to £880,750 in 2023 (-1%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 65% detached, 30% semi-detached, 5% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Jove Gardens range from £225,000 to £1,080,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Jove Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Jove Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all AL4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 20 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £969,023 | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £721,000 | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Terraced | 1 | £225,000 | 8 Dec 2022 |
Sold prices on Jove Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 18 Aug 2023 | £1,072,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 26 Jan 2023 | £689,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 8 Dec 2022 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 7 Oct 2021 | £1,015,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 31 Aug 2021 | £800,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 28 Feb 2018 | £722,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 19 Apr 2017 | £959,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 7 Apr 2017 | £949,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 28 Oct 2016 | £1,080,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 28 Oct 2016 | £990,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 28 Oct 2016 | £1,080,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 28 Oct 2016 | £785,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 28 Oct 2016 | £1,080,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 26 Oct 2016 | £995,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 26 Oct 2016 | £789,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 14 Oct 2016 | £1,045,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 12 Oct 2016 | £754,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 11 Oct 2016 | £675,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 26 Aug 2016 | £750,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Jove Gardens AL4 0LP | 26 Aug 2016 | £690,000 | Semi-detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18, Jove Gardens | £1,080,000 (Oct 2016) → £1,072,500 (Aug 2023) | -1% over 7 yrs |
| 3, Jove Gardens | £690,000 (Aug 2016) → £689,000 (Jan 2023) | +-0% over 6 yrs |
| 22, Jove Gardens | £1,045,000 (Oct 2016) → £1,015,000 (Oct 2021) | -3% over 5 yrs |
| 2, Jove Gardens | £750,000 (Aug 2016) → £722,000 (Feb 2018) → £800,000 (Aug 2021) | +7% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Jove Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School 1,134 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Links Academy 10 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Beaumont School 1,722 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Colney Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Howe Dell Primary School 428 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Oakwood Primary School 317 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Skyswood Primary & Nursery School 230 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 134 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Hatfield (Herts) station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- St Albans City station 2.5 mi · 49 min walk
- Welham Green station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Jove Gardens (opp, Oaklands Lane) 2 min walk
- Jove Gardens (adj, Oaklands Lane) 2 min walk
- Three Horseshoes PH (opp, Hatfield Road) 3 min walk
- Three Horseshoes PH (nr, Hatfield Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Burvill House Surgery
52-54 Dellfield Road, Hatfield · 1.9 mi - Lister House Surgery
The Common, Hatfield · 1.9 mi - Wrafton House Surgery
9-11 Wellfield Road, Hatfield · 2.0 mi - Hatfield Road Surgery
2 The Parade, Ellis House, St. Albans · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer Outlet M&S Hatfield Outlet · 1.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Hatfield · 1.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bishops Rise · 1.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco St Albans Jersey Farm Express · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Jersey Farm Chemist · 1.4 mi
- Highfield Pharmacy · 1.6 mi
- Quadrant Pharmacy · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- Jersey Farm Dental Practice · 1.4 mi
- Happy Family Dental · 1.6 mi
- Hilltop Way (dental Surgery) · 1.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 511 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,482 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across St Albans with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
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Who lives around Jove Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.2% | 83.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.2% | 2.1% |
Religion
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47% | 47.4% |
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 83% |
| Born outside the UK | 17.4% | 17% |
Highest qualification
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 39.9% | 53% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.1% | 13.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 11.5% |
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 10.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Other qualifications | 4.2% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.4% |
General health
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.1% | 57.5% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 30.3% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.6% | 44.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.2% | 32.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 16.6% | 10.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.6% | 12.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of St Albans.
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