Town Pop. 1,128

Living in Sandridge: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sandridge comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Schools is where Sandridge most outperforms the national norm: 60/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 70/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the AL3 postcode district, Sandridge ranks 2nd. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (93). On the national picture that lands Sandridge in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: AL3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Sandridge scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
185.3 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 85 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Albans Road 35 crimes
  2. 2 Morris Green 22 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 12 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 8.8 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
69
Green Space 60
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
60
4 schools in area · 33 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good1Ungraded
  • Sandringham SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Sandridge SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wheatfields Junior Mixed SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery 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
19
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth II Hospital4.5 mi
Potters Bar Clinic8.1 mi
Barnet Hospital9.4 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryParkbury House Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,615 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)80.4%
available across St Albans
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.9%Student4.1%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.2%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.5%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership74%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
48
St Albans City 2.3 mi
St Albans Abbey 3 mi
Harpenden 3.2 mi
J3 A1(M) 2.9 mi
J4 A1(M) 3.3 mi
J3 A1(M) 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sandridge in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

St Albans 66 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wheathampstead 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Smallford 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lea Valley 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hatfield 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Harpenden 65 3.2 mi away ⇄
Colney Heath 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Blackmore End 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
London Colney 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Park Street and Frogmore 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Redbourn 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Chiswell Green 49 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandridge a nice place to live?

Sandridge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sandridge is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Sandridge?

Sandridge has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 209 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sandridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Sandridge are Sandringham School, Sandridge School and Wheatfields Junior Mixed School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Sandridge in total.

Sandridge in context

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Postcode districts in Sandridge

AL3 58 ⇄
AL4 55 ⇄

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