St Albans

Key figures

16 of 16 measures have a published figure for St Albans. Each figure is the publisher’s own, for the period named beside it.

Why the population is changing

The ONS breaks the year’s population change into its components (Year to mid-2025). These are its published figures for St Albans, not our estimates.

• 1,274 births and 1,194 deaths: natural change added 80 people.
• Moves within the UK (net) reduced the population by 76.
• International migration (net) added 14 people.
• The ONS’s balancing item (“Other”, mainly armed forces and prisoner adjustments) added 17.
• Altogether the population grew by 35 over the year (the sum of the components above — our addition of the ONS’s published figures).

Each component is a series in its own right: births, deaths, moves within the UK and international migration.

Population change, year by year

The same decomposition for every published year in St Albans: births and deaths, net moves within the UK, net international migration, and the ONS’s balancing item.

Years to mid-2024 are the ONS’s rebased back series, made consistent with Census 2021 — its figures deliberately differ from the estimates published at the time. Every cell is a published figure; the total is the sum of net moves, natural change and other, which is our addition. A dash is a year the source does not publish for this area, never a zero.

Rates per 1,000 residents

The same population flows, adjusted for St Albans’s size, so they can be compared with any other area’s: each year’s flow divided by the population that mid-year, times 1,000.

A Civometry calculation, not a published figure: ONS publishes these flows and the population, but not the rates. Net rates are signed — below zero means more left than arrived. Rates are crude, not age-standardised, so areas with very different age structures still differ for reasons size cannot remove. Each link shows the full recipe and every year.

Pay against housing costs

How pay in St Albans moved over its latest published year, beside how the cost of buying and renting moved over theirs. The three series come from different publishers on different timetables, so each row covers its own year, named in the row.

Pay rose faster than both the house price and the rent over these periods.

Levels are the publishers’ own (ONS ASHE median annual pay for full-time employees living in the area; HM Land Registry UK House Price Index; ONS Price Index of Private Rents). The percentage changes are Civometry arithmetic on the two published values in each row. Pay is a survey of employees and says nothing about a particular household; one year is weather, not climate.

Who runs the council

Liberal Democrat (2026) — Liberal Democrat 44, Conservative 5, Green 3, Labour 2, Other and independent 2 of 56 seats.

Since 2016: Conservative (2016–2018); Liberal Democrat (largest party, no overall majority) (2019–2020); Liberal Democrat (2021–2026)

Not an official statistic. Compiled by Open Council Data UK, an independent project, not by any government department: no official body publishes council political control. Councils are matched to GSS codes by name here; county councils and districts abolished before the current boundaries are not included. This is the one dataset on the site that is not read from an official publication, and every page that shows it says so. Source: Open Council Data UK (CC0).

Between the censuses

How St Albans’s religion, ethnic-group and country-of-birth make-up changed between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, category by category. The two censuses compared.

Crime

12,035 recorded offences in the 12 months to June 2026, 79.8 per 1,000 residents. Full crime profile, by category and month.

Published for this area

• Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 6.9% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£57,396
• Births by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,274people
• Census 2011 country of birthCensus 2011 · ONS, published 30 January 2013140,664people
• Census 2021 country of birthCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 November 2022148,169people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026140,664people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026148,169people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026140,664people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026148,169people
• Census 2021 ethnic group by age bandCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026148,167people
• Census 2011 usual residentsCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026140,664people
• Census 2021 usual residentsCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026148,167people
• Census 2011 religionCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026140,664people
• Census 2021 religionCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026148,166people
• People claiming unemployment-related benefitsJuly 2026 · up 3.2% on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20262,225people
• Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64July 2026 · up 0.1 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20262.4%
• Band D council tax by billing authorityYear ending March 2027 · up 4.9% on a year earlier · MHCLG, published 25 March 2026£2,419
• Deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,194people
• Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 18 December 20253,857kWh a year
• Employment deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 20257.4%
• Mean domestic gas consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 5 May 202614,409kWh a year
• House price annual changeJune 2026 · up 1.5 points on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 20264.3%
• Average house priceJune 2026 · up 4.3% on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026£651,448
• Deprivation: IMD average score2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 20258.1
• Deprivation: share of small areas in England's most deprived tenth2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 20250%
• Income deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202512.5%
• Net internal migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-76people
• International migration into a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,182people
• Net international migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 202614people
• International migration out of a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,168people
• Births minus deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 202680people
• Other population change by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 202617people
• Population by local authorityMid-2024 · up 0.9% on a year earlier · ONS, published 26 September 2025151,012people
• Private rent annual changeJuly 2026 · down 0.3 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 20263%
• Average private rent a monthJuly 2026 · up 3.0% on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 2026£1,931
• Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 9.7% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£1,135

National figures that apply here

These are not measured for St Albans; they are the figure for the nation or the UK, shown because they apply to everyone in it.

• Average Band D council tax (England average)Year ending March 2027 · up 4.9%£2,392
• Unemployment rate (UK)2026 Q2 · up 0.2 points4.9%
• Universal Credit caseload (Great Britain)Year ending March 2025 · up 16.3%5,473,000households
• Persistent absence (England)2024/25 academic year · down 1.8 points18.1%
• Average annual electricity bill (UK)2025 · down 1.3%£1,069

Then and now

The first and last years published for St Albans, and the difference between the two. Both figures are published for this area; the difference is those two numbers subtracted, which you can check by hand.

• £1,840Year ending March 2021→£2,419Year ending March 2027

  Band D council tax by billing authority

  In St Albans, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,840 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,419 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £579 or 31.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

  How this figure was worked out

  £2,419 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,840 in the year ending March 2021 = £579, which is 31.5% of the figure for the year ending March 2021.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,419.22 and 1,839.97, and 2,419.22 − 1,839.97 = 579.25.

  7 published years spanning 6 years, from MHCLG. Years before the current series come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In St Albans, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,840 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,419 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £579 or 31.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

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• £35,7422008→£57,3962025

  Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In St Albans, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £35,742 in 2008 to £57,396 in 2025, a change of £21,654 or 60.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £57,396 in 2025 − £35,742 in 2008 = £21,654, which is 60.6% of the figure for 2008.

  17 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In St Albans, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £35,742 in 2008 to £57,396 in 2025, a change of £21,654 or 60.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• £6472008→£1,1352025

  Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In St Albans, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £647 in 2008 to £1,135 in 2025, a change of £488 or 75.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £1,135 in 2025 − £647 in 2008 = £488, which is 75.5% of the figure for 2008.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 1,134.60 and 646.50, and 1,134.60 − 646.50 = 488.10.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In St Albans, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £647 in 2008 to £1,135 in 2025, a change of £488 or 75.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• 265Year to mid-2012→-76Year to mid-2025

  Net internal migration by local authority

  In St Albans, net internal migration by local authority fell from 265 in Year to mid-2012 to -76 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 341 or 128.7% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -76 in Year to mid-2025 − 265 in Year to mid-2012 = −341, which is 128.7% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In St Albans, net internal migration by local authority fell from 265 in Year to mid-2012 to -76 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 341 or 128.7% (ONS).

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• 1,079Year to mid-2012→1,182Year to mid-2025

  International migration into a local authority

  In St Albans, international migration into a local authority rose from 1,079 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,182 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 103 or 9.5% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,182 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,079 in Year to mid-2012 = 103, which is 9.5% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In St Albans, international migration into a local authority rose from 1,079 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,182 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 103 or 9.5% (ONS).

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• 950Year to mid-2012→1,168Year to mid-2025

  International migration out of a local authority

  In St Albans, international migration out of a local authority rose from 950 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,168 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 218 or 22.9% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,168 in Year to mid-2025 − 950 in Year to mid-2012 = 218, which is 22.9% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In St Albans, international migration out of a local authority rose from 950 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,168 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 218 or 22.9% (ONS).

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• 129Year to mid-2012→14Year to mid-2025

  Net international migration by local authority

  In St Albans, net international migration by local authority fell from 129 in Year to mid-2012 to 14 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 115 or 89.1% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  14 in Year to mid-2025 − 129 in Year to mid-2012 = −115, which is 89.1% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In St Albans, net international migration by local authority fell from 129 in Year to mid-2012 to 14 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 115 or 89.1% (ONS).

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• 1,976Year to mid-2012→1,274Year to mid-2025

  Births by local authority

  In St Albans, births by local authority fell from 1,976 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,274 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 702 or 35.5% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,274 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,976 in Year to mid-2012 = −702, which is 35.5% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In St Albans, births by local authority fell from 1,976 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,274 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 702 or 35.5% (ONS).

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• 1,007Year to mid-2012→1,194Year to mid-2025

  Deaths by local authority

  In St Albans, deaths by local authority rose from 1,007 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,194 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 187 or 18.6% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,194 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,007 in Year to mid-2012 = 187, which is 18.6% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In St Albans, deaths by local authority rose from 1,007 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,194 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 187 or 18.6% (ONS).

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• 969Year to mid-2012→80Year to mid-2025

  Births minus deaths by local authority

  In St Albans, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 969 in Year to mid-2012 to 80 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 889 or 91.7% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  80 in Year to mid-2025 − 969 in Year to mid-2012 = −889, which is 91.7% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In St Albans, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 969 in Year to mid-2012 to 80 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 889 or 91.7% (ONS).

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• 5Year to mid-2012→17Year to mid-2025

  Other population change by local authority

  In St Albans, other population change by local authority rose from 5 in Year to mid-2012 to 17 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 12 or 240.0% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  17 in Year to mid-2025 − 5 in Year to mid-2012 = 12, which is 240.0% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In St Albans, other population change by local authority rose from 5 in Year to mid-2012 to 17 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 12 or 240.0% (ONS).

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Compare St Albans with another place

Every figure both areas publish, side by side, from its own publisher with the period named:

• St Albans and Birmingham
• St Albans and Leeds
• St Albans and North Yorkshire
• St Albans and Somerset
• St Albans and Cornwall
• St Albans and Buckinghamshire

Or open any two areas as /compare/places/<area>/<area> — the address carries the whole comparison.

Nearby areas

The closest other local authorities, each with its own report card and a side-by-side comparison:

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Areas like St Albans

The local authorities whose published rents, pay, house prices, council tax and claimant count sit closest to St Albans’s, wherever they are in the UK. Computed from the figures, not curated.

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• Epsom and Ewell · compare
• Wokingham · compare
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• Waverley · compare

Since you moved here

Pick the year you arrived, and see what every series published for St Albans said then and says now, with the periods named. St Albans since you moved here, or read the whole run year by year.

Where these figures come from

Every figure above is published by the body named here, for the release named here. Figures marked as a Civometry calculation are arithmetic on those published figures and are not official statistics.

Not yet published here

Income, employment, benefits by area, health, education and religion for St Albans are on the way where an open official source exists; where one does not, the data gaps register says why. Local claimant counts are behind a login.