Living in St Albans, Hertfordshire
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Local administration around St Albans
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Nearest GP surgeries to St Albans
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkbury House Surgery | St. Peters Street, St Albans | 0.1 mi | 01727 851589 |
| Grange Street Surgery | 2 Grange Street, St. Albans | 0.2 mi | 01727 833550 |
| Harvey Group Practice | 13-15 Russell Avenue, St. Albans | 0.2 mi | 01727 831888 |
| Maltings Surgery | 8-14 Victoria Street, St Albans | 0.2 mi | 01727 855500 |
| Lodge,highfield & Redbourn | Normandy Road, St. Albans | 0.4 mi | 01727 853107 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to St Albans
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Pharmacy (st. Albans) | 111-113 St Peters Street, St. Albans | 0.1 mi | 01727 850480 |
| Jade Pharmacy (parkbury House) | Parkbury House Surgery, St. Peters Street, St. Albans | 0.1 mi | 01727 862857 |
| Boots | 9 St. Peters Street, St. Albans | 0.2 mi | |
| Maltings Jade Pharmacy | 6 Victoria Street, St. Albans | 0.2 mi | 01727 839335 |
| Normandy Chemist | 52 Waverley Road, St Albans | 0.4 mi | 01727 851448 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to St Albans
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Lodge Dental Practice | 48 Adelaide Street, St. Albans | 0.1 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | Alexander House, 109 St. Peters Street, St. Albans | 0.1 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 13 St. Peters Road, St Albans, St. Albans | 0.2 mi | |
| Russell Avenue (dental Surgery) | 21 Russell Avenue, St. Albans | 0.2 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 11 Russell Avenue, St. Albans | 0.2 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in St Albans
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54, MILLINERS COURT | £390,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 38B, BEACONSFIELD ROAD | £272,200 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 3, CHAUCER HOUSE, 4 - 6, UPPER MARLBOROUGH ROAD | £393,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 91, ZIGGURAT HOUSE, 25, GROSVENOR ROAD | £235,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| APARTMENT 6, FITZWILLIAM COURT, NEWSOM PLACE | £248,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 7, FLORENCE COURT, ALMA ROAD | £270,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 4, CRANMORE COURT, AVENUE ROAD | £238,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 27, RIDGMONT ROAD | £1,431,000 | Detached | Jun 2026 |
| 3, CADOXTON PLACE, 29, AVENUE ROAD | £650,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 22, BENEDICTINE PLACE, 1, MARLBOROUGH ROAD | £375,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
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Schools in St Albans
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School | Not rated | 0.0 mi |
| Alban City School | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| Maple Primary School | Good | 0.3 mi |
| The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| St Peter's School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Bernards Heath Junior School | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery | Good | 0.9 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loreto College | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Verulam School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
Broadband in St Albans
Local Amenities in St Albans
Parks & Green Spaces
- Park 0 mi
- Pitch 0.1 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- The Old Brickie 0.4 mi
- Townsend Bowls & Tennis Club 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Mrs. Ladybird Polish Shop 0.4 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.9 mi
- Aldi 0.9 mi
- Morrisons 1.1 mi
- Waitrose 1.2 mi
Train Stations
- St Albans City Rail Station 0.5 mi
- St Albans Abbey Rail Station 0.8 mi
- Park Street Rail Station 2 mi
- How Wood (Herts) Rail Station 2.6 mi
- Bricket Wood Rail Station 3.6 mi
Airports
- Plaistows Airfield 2.6 mi
- Coleman Green Airstrip 3.7 mi
- Hertfordshire Microlight Club London Colney Airstrip 4.3 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Jade Pharmacy 0.1 mi
- Parkbury House Surgery 0.1 mi
- The Maltings Surgery 0.2 mi
- Maltings Pharmacy 0.2 mi
- Maltings Surgery 0.2 mi
Area Profile for St Albans
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