Marlborough Road, St Albans
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL1 3WA, AL1 3XQ.
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At a glance
28 property sales on Marlborough Road, St Albans have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £411,667. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £369,650. Average sale prices fell from £467,000 in 2016 to £411,667 in 2026 (-12%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 36% below the St Albans average of £641,180 over the same period. 8 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 79% flat, 21% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Marlborough Road range from £180,000 to £862,000. 27% of homes sold here were freehold and 73% leasehold. Of 280 streets in St Albans with at least two sales in the last year, Marlborough Road ranks 223rd for average price.
House prices on Marlborough Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all AL1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 27% freehold and 73% leasehold across 33 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 22 | £369,650 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Terraced | 6 | £721,583 | 27 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Marlborough Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 22, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 19 Jun 2026 | £375,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 17, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 6 May 2026 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 34, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 27 Mar 2026 | £610,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 32, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 29 Nov 2024 | £267,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 28 Nov 2024 | £758,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 20, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 28 Nov 2024 | £862,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 3 Sep 2024 | £700,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 21 Jun 2024 | £501,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 19, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 27 Mar 2023 | £500,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 32, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 20 Feb 2023 | £470,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 10 Feb 2023 | £480,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 3 Feb 2023 | £380,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 31, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 22 Jul 2022 | £440,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 26, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 13 Jul 2022 | £392,300 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 4 Mar 2022 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30A, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 26 Nov 2021 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 24, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 14 Feb 2020 | £410,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 30 - 32, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 11 Nov 2019 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 24, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 8 Nov 2019 | £380,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 32, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 20 Sep 2019 | £430,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Milly Apthorp House, 16, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 16 Sep 2019 | £772,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 10, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 28 Jun 2019 | £435,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 22 Mar 2019 | £700,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 4, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 30 Nov 2018 | £295,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 29 Jun 2018 | £650,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 26 May 2017 | £232,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 28 Apr 2017 | £405,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 10 Feb 2017 | £80,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 17, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 7 Oct 2016 | £305,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Marlborough Road AL1 3XQ | 21 Sep 2016 | £735,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 6, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 1 Sep 2016 | £467,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 19, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 12 Jul 2016 | £415,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 30, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road AL1 3WA | 3 Jun 2016 | £412,000 | 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 17, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road | £305,000 (Oct 2016) → £250,000 (May 2026) | -18% over 10 yrs |
| 18, Marlborough Road | £650,000 (Jun 2018) → £758,000 (Nov 2024) | +17% over 6 yrs |
| 28, Marlborough Road | £700,000 (Mar 2019) → £700,000 (Sep 2024) | +0% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 19, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road | £415,500 (Jul 2016) → £500,000 (Mar 2023) | +20% over 7 yrs |
| 32, Marlborough Road | £232,500 (May 2017) → £470,000 (Feb 2023) | +102% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 9, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road | £405,000 (Apr 2017) → £380,000 (Feb 2023) | -6% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 4, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road | £295,000 (Nov 2018) → £325,000 (Mar 2022) | +10% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 24, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road | £380,000 (Nov 2019) → £410,000 (Feb 2020) | +8% over under a year |
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Schools near Marlborough Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Independent College 70 pupils | Other independent school | 14–19 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Peter's School 392 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Alban City School 381 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Loreto College 952 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | 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 | 0.4 mi |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Albans School 883 pupils | Other independent school Christian/non-denominational | 11–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Maple Primary School 214 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 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
- St Albans City station 0.3 mi · 7 min walk
- St Albans Abbey station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Park Street station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lattimore Road (nr, Victoria Street) 2 min walk
- Police Station (opp, Victoria Street) 3 min walk
- The Peahen PH (Stop A, London Road) 3 min walk
- The Peahen PH (Stop B, London Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Maltings Surgery
8-14 Victoria Street, St Albans · 0.2 mi - Harvey Group Practice
13-15 Russell Avenue, St. Albans · 0.3 mi - Hatfield Road Surgery
2 The Parade, Ellis House, St. Albans · 0.4 mi - Parkbury House Surgery
St. Peters Street, St Albans · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op St Albans London Road · 0.1 mi
- Asda Express Asda St Albans Express Petro · 0.2 mi
- Iceland Iceland St Albans · 0.2 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S St Albans · 0.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Maltings Jade Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.2 mi
- Jade Pharmacy (st. Albans) · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Maltings Dentist Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Victoria Dental Clinic · 0.2 mi
- St Albans Orthodontic Centre · 0.2 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 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
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+) | 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 Marlborough Road
Ethnic group
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.6% | 83.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.5% | 8.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.8% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 43.1% | 47.4% |
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 1.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.5% | 83% |
| Born outside the UK | 30.5% | 17% |
Highest qualification
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 60.1% | 53% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.1% |
General health
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.4% | 57.5% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 30.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.8% | 44.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 36.7% | 12.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 13.1% | 32.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.5% | 10.7% |
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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