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Living in Wheathampstead: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wheathampstead scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 83/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Wheathampstead places 5th of 9 in the AL4 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Wheathampstead sits 21 points above the AL4 district figure of 62/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). That puts Wheathampstead in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: AL4 postcode district.

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Wheathampstead scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 130 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 60 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 35 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tudor Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Garrard Way 17 crimes
  3. 3 Allen Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
70
Green Space 61
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
42
2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
2Good
  • Beech Hyde Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Helen's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth II Hospital4.3 mi
Lister Hospital7.9 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital9.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Elms Medical Practice2.7 mi
GP capacity1,392 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)80.4%
available across St Albans
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 118 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.1%Student4.4%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.2%Skilled & technical29.5%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.4%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership75.8%
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
37
Harpenden 2.5 mi
Welwyn Garden City 3.9 mi
Welwyn North 4.4 mi
J6 A1(M) 3.5 mi
J4 A1(M) 3.6 mi
J4 A1(M) 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 1
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 £587,500 34
Detached £885,000 11
Terraced £504,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£457k £662k £873k £1.1m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Lea Valley 59 1.3 mi away ⇄
Blackmore End 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sandridge 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Harpenden 65 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kimpton 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Welwyn 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Codicote 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Smallford 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
St Albans 66 4.1 mi away ⇄
Welwyn Garden City 58 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hatfield 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) 41 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wheathampstead a nice place to live?

Wheathampstead is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wheathampstead is 53/100, 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 Wheathampstead?

Wheathampstead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 321 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wheathampstead?

Among the top-rated schools in Wheathampstead are Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery and St Helen's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wheathampstead in total.

What are house prices like in Wheathampstead?

The current median house price in Wheathampstead is £587,500, around 106% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £885,000, terraced £504,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wheathampstead in context

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Postcode districts in Wheathampstead

AL4 55 ⇄

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