Iceni Close St Albans
23 addresses across 3 postcodes (AL1), about 80 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 37325197.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in St Albans costs £2,419 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is St Albans City, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, and Highfield Park (33 hectares) is about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 92 to 94 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hatfield Road Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 1,020 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 58% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 97 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2026 (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in St Albans in 2026-27: Band D £2,419 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,613 | £1,882 | £2,150 | £2,419 | £2,957 | £3,494 | £4,032 | £4,838 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (56% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Jewson Depot: up to 37 homes, permissioned (120 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL1 5DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| AL1 5FG | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| AL1 5DH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 92 m and 94 m above sea level (93 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL1 5DH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| AL1 5DJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| AL1 5FG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Albans City 6.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| St Albans Abbey 149,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Park Street 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oakdene Way Fleetville | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Parkhouse Bus Station Hatfield | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Elmshall Place, AL1 | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG EV Power Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 14.4 km (8.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hatfield Road Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Colosseum Dental (St Albans) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | St. Albans City Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | London Colney Police Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar St Albans, Jct of Hill End Lane & Highfield Lane Cashzone | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Highfield Park 33 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longacres Activity Area 2,050 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longacres Open Space 4.4 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 36 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hixberry Lane Orchard | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Home Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Cell Barnes Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Beech Bottom | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Heron Island | Island | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| St Julian's Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for St Albans: see them on the St Albans page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetville Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Camp Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fleetville Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beaumont School | Secondary | 11–18 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Windermere Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Verulam School | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cunningham Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cunningham Hill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oaklands College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern House AL1 4UN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| PattyStop AL1 4UN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2025 |
| Grand Cholas AL1 4UN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Coffee? AL1 5DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Spar AL1 4TB | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2025 |
| The Old Toll House AL1 4UN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2025 |
| SUTTON ROAD CONVENIENCE STORE AL1 5JQ | Retailers - other | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Jun 2025 |
| TGF Pizza AL1 5JQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited AL1 4SU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Pret a Manger AL1 4SU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Happy Tokyo AL1 4SU | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Simmons Bakers AL1 4SY | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Souvlaki City AL1 4SY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2026 |
| GOODYEAR Convenience Store AL1 4SY | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Nonno's Pizza AL1 4SY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 4 Good | 10 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ashley Road (32); On or near Castle Road (22); On or near A1057 (10); On or near Maxwell Road (7); On or near Coach Mews (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 57% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 58% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- AL1 5DJ: 18 addresses of 36 in the postcode
- AL1 5FG: 3 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- AL1 5DH: 2 addresses of 59 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Burleigh Road · Cape Road · Castle Road · Hedley Road · Sutton Road · Linden Crescent · Oakdene Way · Willow Crescent · Maxwell Road · Calbury Close · Guildford Road · Drakes Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.