Spring Road Kinsbourne Green, St Albans
28 addresses across 1 postcode (AL5), about 440 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 37315776.
- Sales: 35 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £1,725,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 4, D: 6, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 E; 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 Harpenden, about 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 140 to 145 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 28 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Village Surgery, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 63% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £1,725,000 | £1,600,000 | £1,875,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £1,246,000 | £1,246,000 | £1,246,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £1,525,000 | £1,325,000 | £1,725,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £1,460,000 | £1,460,000 | £1,460,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £1,100,000 | £1,100,000 | £1,100,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £1,175,000 | £1,100,000 | £1,250,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £850,000 | £850,000 | £850,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £880,000 | £880,000 | £880,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £1,243,750 | £1,000,000 | £1,487,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £1,400,000 | £1,400,000 | £1,400,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £985,000 | £985,000 | £985,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £825,000 | £825,000 | £825,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2025 | ABERFELDY AL5 3PP | Detached | £1,725,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | LARRY CORMICK AL5 3PP | Detached | £1,875,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | SALCOMBE HOUSE AL5 3PP | Detached | £1,600,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2024 | THE RED HOUSE AL5 3PP | Detached | £1,246,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | BROADLANDS AL5 3PP | Detached | £1,725,000 | |
| 21 May 2021 | KESTRELS AL5 3PP | Detached | £1,325,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2020 | SPRINGFIELDS AL5 3PP | Detached | £1,460,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2018 | CEDARWOOD AL5 3PP | Detached | £1,100,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2017 | WOODFIELD AL5 3PP | Detached | £1,100,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2017 | COPPER BEECH AL5 3PP | Other | £785,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Jan 2017 | BRIAR PATCH AL5 3PP | Detached | £1,250,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2015 | GREYFRIARS AL5 3PP | Detached | £850,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2014 | BRIAR PATCH AL5 3PP | Detached | £880,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2013 | WHITE GATES AL5 3PP | Detached | £1,487,500 | |
| 6 Sep 2013 | WINDRUSH AL5 3PP | Detached | £1,000,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2012 | ROSALIA COTTAGE AL5 3PP | Detached | £1,400,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | SPRING VIEW AL5 3PP | Detached | £985,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2009 | SPRINGFIELDS AL5 3PP | Detached | £825,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2008 | TRINGA AL5 3PP | Detached | £790,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2007 | SALCOMBE HOUSE AL5 3PP | Detached | £750,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2006 | CEDARWOOD AL5 3PP | Detached | £786,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2006 | ROSALIA COTTAGE AL5 3PP | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2006 | ABERFELDY AL5 3PP | Detached | £765,000 | |
| 23 May 2005 | GREYFRIARS AL5 3PP | Detached | £510,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2002 | LARRY CORMICK AL5 3PP | Detached | £495,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2001 | SALCOMBE HOUSE AL5 3PP | Detached | £510,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2001 | WHITE GATES AL5 3PP | Detached | £640,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2001 | GREYFRIARS AL5 3PP | Detached | £474,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2001 | SPRINGFIELDS AL5 3PP | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 23 Jul 1999 | SPRINGFIELDS AL5 3PP | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 10 May 1999 | WYNGATES AL5 3PP | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | BROADLANDS AL5 3PP | Detached | £333,000 | |
| 3 Dec 1996 | ABERFELDY AL5 3PP | Semi-detached | £241,500 | |
| 28 Aug 1996 | WYNGATES AL5 3PP | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 2 May 1996 | SALCOMBE HOUSE AL5 3PP | Detached | £200,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 220 m². Most common: House, detached (15). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (2); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 E (31% of about 640 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: yes, St Albans.
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 140 m and 145 m above sea level (143 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL5 3PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harpenden 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Hyde Road Kinsbourne Green | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Airport Bus Station Luton Airport | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Village Surgery | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pure Dentistry Limited | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Harpenden Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Harpenden Police Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Batford, Batford | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 12 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,710 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Harpenden Rise Allotments 5,420 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Luton Hoo, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Luton Hoo | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Spring | Wood | 320 m north |
| Jenny's Spring | Wood | 320 m west |
| Long Spring | Wood | 390 m west |
| Turnershall Spring | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Harps Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
1 of the street's 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood End School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (hertfordshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 63% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 29% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 35% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 29% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 63% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- AL5 3PP: 28 addresses of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.