St Albans named among England's most desirable places to live
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 06:01 · Archive
St Albans has been named among England's most desirable places to live in The Telegraph's 2026 edition of its ranking of England's and Wales most desirable places.
The list was compiled using Office for National Statistics data based on Land Registry records. Estate agent Strutt & Parker selected the local authority in each region of England and Wales with the largest increases in average property values during the 17 years from September 2008 to September 2025.
Matthew Henderson of Strutt & Parker said that locations that 'stand out and remain desirable over such a long period tend to be those with enduring reasons to live there – whether that's good schooling, strong connectivity, a thriving local community or simply a limited supply of the types of homes people want'.
Average house prices in St Albans currently stand at £630,000, reflecting a change of £317,500 over the past 17 years. This compares with an average house price of £338,000 across the East of England, according to the UK House Price Index for July 2026 published on 16 September.
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