St Albans: population and statistics
St Albans has a population of 150,757 (2025) across 161.2 km², or 935 people per km². It ranks 178 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 150,757 residents
- 161.2 km²
- 935 people/km²
St Albans in numbers
Population of St Albans over time
St Albans had 146,894 residents in 2015 and 150,757 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 148,555 |
| 2021 | 148,624 |
| 2022 | 148,652 |
| 2023 | 149,694 |
| 2024 | 150,722 |
| 2025 | 150,757 |
All indicators for St Albans
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | St Albans | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 255 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 20.5% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 27 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | St Albans | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 63,660 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 176 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 29.9% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 179 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 15.8% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 58,990 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 173 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 76.5% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 238 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 23.0% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 83 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 71.5% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 80 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.3% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 196 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.2% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 239 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £646,781 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 10 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 173 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | St Albans | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 81.5% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 58 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.8% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 156 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.7% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 167 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | St Albans | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 9,205 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 117 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 61.1 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 34 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,245 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 109 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £57,396 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 1 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | St Albans | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 77.9% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 142 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 278 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | St Albans | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 12.8% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 262 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, St Albans ranks 19 by population.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £57,396 in St Albans, compared with an average of £41,339 in East and £39,498 across the UK.
Average house price: £646,781 in St Albans, compared with an average of £353,838 in East and £308,859 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 23.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East for “Average house price”.
- Number 1 in East for “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Average house price”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,578 football pitches.
- 3.3 times denser than the UK average.
Business sectors: St Albans
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical23.5% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade12.7% ×0.8
- Construction10.6% ×0.8
- Information and communication10.5% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.9
- Real estate4.5% ×1.0
Where is St Albans?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St Albans?
St Albans has 150,757 residents (2025), ranking 178 of 361 local authorities.
How big is St Albans?
St Albans covers 161.2 km², with a density of 935 people per km².
Is the population of St Albans growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of St Albans went from 146,894 to 150,757, a change of +2.6%.
Where is St Albans?
St Albans is in East (region). Latitude 51.783, longitude −0.333.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for St Albans?
In St Albans, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £57,396 (2025), ranking 1 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Average house price: what is the figure for St Albans?
In St Albans, “Average house price” stands at £646,781 (2026), ranking 10 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Which local authorities border St Albans?
The nearest to St Albans are Welwyn Hatfield (9.9 km), Watford (14 km), Luton (14 km), Dacorum (14 km), Hertsmere (14 km).