Waterside, London Colney, St Albans
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL2 1RB, AL2 1QZ.
At a glance
4 property sales on Waterside, London Colney, St Albans have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 11 Apr 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £853,333.
House prices on Waterside compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Waterside has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all AL2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £853,333 | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £500,000 | 11 Apr 2023 |
Sold prices on Waterside
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River View, Waterside AL2 1RB | 11 Apr 2023 | £500,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Summerville, Waterside AL2 1QZ | 30 Jun 2022 | £555,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Colneford Cottage, Waterside AL2 1QZ | 13 Sep 2021 | £1,350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Lakeview Cottage, Waterside AL2 1RB | 14 Jun 2019 | £655,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Waterside
Crime
146 crimes were reported within about a mile of Waterside in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Other theft | 40 |
| Shoplifting | 36 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Waterside is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Colne and Radlett Brook Flood alert area
- River Colne at London Colney 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 Waterside
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy 206 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bowmansgreen Primary School 315 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| London Colney Primary & Nursery School 156 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Clore Shalom School 186 pupils | Primary Jewish | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Radlett Lodge School 54 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Manor Lodge School 458 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Samuel Ryder Academy 1,577 pupils | All-through | 4–19 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Windermere Primary School 134 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 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
- Park Street station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
- How Wood (Herts) station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Radlett station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- High Street (SW-bound, St Annes Road) 3 min walk
- Willowside (opp, Barnet Road) 3 min walk
- High Street (NE-bound, St Annes Road) 3 min walk
- Willowside (adj, Barnet Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Summerfield Health Centre
Caledon Road, London Colney, St. Albans · 0.4 mi - Verulam Medical Group
Colney Medical Centre, 45-47 Kings Road, St. Albans · 0.6 mi - Hatfield Road Surgery
2 The Parade, Ellis House, St. Albans · 2.5 mi - The Red House Group
The Red House Surgery, 124 Watling Street, Radlett · 2.8 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 7 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 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 26.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 736 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,554 |
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 AL2
- Beningfield Drive£552k
- Watford Road£851k
- High Street£371k
- Barnes Wallis Way£573k
- Park Street Lane£795k
- St Annes Road£610k
- Thamesdale£388k
- Mount Pleasant Lane£817k
- Azalea Close£865k
- Hardwicke Place£355k
- Kings Road£434k
- Mayflower Road£683k