Sleapcross Gardens, Smallford, St Albans
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL4 0RX.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Sleapcross Gardens, Smallford, St Albans have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 15 Nov 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £600,750. Average sale prices rose from £427,500 in 2016 to £566,250 in 2024 (+32%), 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. By property type, sales here have been 83% semi-detached, 17% detached. Recorded sale prices on Sleapcross Gardens range from £390,000 to £800,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Sleapcross Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Sleapcross 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 12 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 10 | £600,750 | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Detached | 2 | £755,500 | 18 Dec 2020 |
Sold prices on Sleapcross Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29, Sleapcross Gardens AL4 0RX | 15 Nov 2024 | £447,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Sleapcross Gardens AL4 0RX | 2 Apr 2024 | £685,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Sleapcross Gardens AL4 0RX | 1 Sep 2023 | £800,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Sleapcross Gardens AL4 0RX | 28 Jul 2022 | £800,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Sleapcross Gardens AL4 0RX | 7 Mar 2022 | £500,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Sleapcross Gardens AL4 0RX | 26 Nov 2021 | £700,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Sleapcross Gardens AL4 0RX | 18 Dec 2020 | £751,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Sleapcross Gardens AL4 0RX | 13 Jun 2019 | £591,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Sleapcross Gardens AL4 0RX | 2 May 2018 | £629,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Sleapcross Gardens AL4 0RX | 25 Oct 2017 | £760,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Sleapcross Gardens AL4 0RX | 21 Apr 2016 | £390,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Sleapcross Gardens AL4 0RX | 5 Feb 2016 | £465,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Sleapcross Gardens | £591,000 (Jun 2019) → £800,000 (Sep 2023) | +35% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Sleapcross Gardens
Crime
37 crimes were reported within about a mile of Sleapcross Gardens in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Sleapcross Gardens 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 Sleapcross Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colney Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School 1,134 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| Links Academy 10 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Links Hatfield Academy 16 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Howe Dell Primary School 428 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Hatfield Community Free School 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Beaumont School 1,722 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| De Havilland Primary School 425 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 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
- Welham Green station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Hatfield (Herts) station 2.3 mi · 47 min walk
- St Albans City station 2.8 mi · 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Sleapshyde Lane (adj, Smallford Lane) 3 min walk
- Sleapshyde Lane (opp, Smallford Lane) 3 min walk
- Sleapcross Gardens (nr, Smallford Lane) 4 min walk
- Sleapcross Gardens (opp, Smallford Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Burvill House Surgery
52-54 Dellfield Road, Hatfield · 1.8 mi - Lister House Surgery
The Common, Hatfield · 2.0 mi - Wrafton House Surgery
9-11 Wellfield Road, Hatfield · 2.1 mi - Verulam Medical Group
Colney Medical Centre, 45-47 Kings Road, St. Albans · 2.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Hatfield Rise Express · 1.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Hatfield · 1.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bishops Rise · 1.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer Outlet M&S Hatfield Outlet · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Jade Pharmacy (south Hatfield) · 1.2 mi
- Highfield Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 1.9 mi
Dentists
- Hilltop Way (dental Surgery) · 1.2 mi
- Hatfield Dental Centre · 1.9 mi
- Queensway Health Centre · 2.0 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 Sleapcross 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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