Town Pop. 4,320

Living in Redbourn: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Redbourn scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Redbourn most outperforms the national norm: 77/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 63/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the AL3 postcode district, Redbourn ranks 3rd. The AL3 district averages 58/100, putting Redbourn 15 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 28 points above the AL3 district's 49/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the AL3 postcode district.

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Redbourn scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 134 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 132 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Vehicle crime 30 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 92 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Norrington End 25 crimes
  2. 2 Hilltop 22 crimes
  3. 3 Woodland Place 22 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 9.9 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
68
Green Space 49
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
17
2 schools in area · 12 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • St Luke's SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Redbourn Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital6.7 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital8.7 mi
Watford General Hospital9.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Khalid Mirza2.1 mi
GP capacity1,887 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
77
Full fibre (FTTP)80.4%
available across St Albans
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 149 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.5%Student4%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.2%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.9%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.4%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax St Albans · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,881
C £2,150
D £2,419
E £2,957
F £3,494
G £4,032
H £4,838
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Harpenden 2.4 mi
St Albans Abbey 4.5 mi
St Albans City 4.6 mi
J9 M1 1.3 mi
J9 M1 1.9 mi
J10 M1 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £560,000 36
Semi-detached £570,000 13
Terraced £460,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£458k £613k £772k £926k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Friar's Wash 26 2.0 mi away ⇄
Flamstead 32 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kinsbourne Green 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Harpenden 65 2.4 mi away ⇄
Markyate 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lea Valley 59 3.8 mi away ⇄
Slip End 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hemel Hempstead 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sandridge 56 4.4 mi away ⇄
St Albans 66 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wheathampstead 53 4.7 mi away ⇄
Blackmore End 43 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Redbourn a nice place to live?

Redbourn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Redbourn is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Redbourn?

Redbourn has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 451 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Redbourn?

Among the top-rated schools in Redbourn is St Luke's School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Redbourn in total.

What are house prices like in Redbourn?

The current median house price in Redbourn is £560,000, around 96% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £570,000, terraced £460,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 36 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Redbourn

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