1,278
Commercial units
2,584
Avg size (sq ft)
11–72,498
Size range (sq ft)
£55,185
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in St Albans (AL1)
The AL1 district contains 1,278 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,164 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 72,498 sq ft, with an average of about 2,584 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £175 to £1,540,000, averaging £55,185.
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Sample of commercial units in St Albans (AL1)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORRISONS SUPERMARKET, HATFIELD ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | superstore and premises | AL1 4SU | 72,499 sq ft | £1,540,000 |
| J SAINSBURY, EVERARD CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTS | superstore and premises | AL1 2QU | 71,788 sq ft | £1,520,000 |
| WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE, HOLYWELL HILL, ST ALBANS, HERTS | leisure centre and premises | AL1 2DJ | — | £930,000 |
| GND & PT 1ST FLR 45, GROSVENOR ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 3AW | 28,155 sq ft | £865,000 |
| THE RANGE, GRIFFITHS WAY, ST ALBANS, HERTS | retail warehouse and premises | AL1 2RJ | 70,561 sq ft | £860,000 |
| BEAUVER HOUSE 6, BRICKET ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 3JS | 34,855 sq ft | £810,000 |
| 4, GRAHAM CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTS | retail warehouse and premises | AL1 2DF | 62,402 sq ft | £765,000 |
| SOPWELL HOUSE HOTEL, COTTONMILL LANE, ST ALBANS, HERTS | hotel and premises | AL1 2HG | — | £722,000 |
| CROWN COURT, BRICKET ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | law court and premises | AL1 3JW | — | £720,000 |
| 16-18, UPPER MARLBOROUGH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 3UR | 29,790 sq ft | £705,000 |
| SAMUEL RYDER ACADEMY, DRAKES DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTS | school and premises | AL1 5AR | — | £640,000 |
| (EXCL PT GND & PT 1ST FLRS) ST ALBANS COUNCIL OFFICE CIVIC CENTRE, ST PETERS STREET, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 3JE | 27,335 sq ft | £630,000 |
| 4, CENTRIUM, GRIFFITHS WAY, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 2RJ | 19,241 sq ft | £615,000 |
| GND & 1ST FLRS 10, BRICKET ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 3JX | 19,200 sq ft | £600,000 |
| ST ALBANS HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, TOWNSEND AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTS | school and premises | AL1 3SJ | — | £580,000 |
| TRAVELODGE 55, ST PETERS STREET, ST ALBANS, HERTS | hotel and premises | AL1 3DY | — | £545,000 |
| 109, ASHLEY ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | warehouse and premises | AL1 5UG | 50,827 sq ft | £540,000 |
| ST COLUMBAS COLLEGE, ST STEPHENS HILL, ST ALBANS, HERTS | school and premises | AL1 2EB | — | £540,000 |
| 3 VICTORIA SQUARE, VICTORIA STREET, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 5BB | 20,285 sq ft | £535,000 |
| 5, GRAHAM CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTS | shop and premises | AL1 2DF | 18,568 sq ft | £525,000 |
| 3, CENTRIUM, GRIFFITHS WAY, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 2RJ | 16,498 sq ft | £525,000 |
| MALTINGS CAR PARK, NEW KENT ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | car park and premises | AL1 3XF | 8,396 sq ft | £505,000 |
| 1 ST ALBANS RETAIL PARK, GRIFFITHS WAY, ST ALBANS, HERTS | retail warehouse and premises | AL1 2RJ | 28,365 sq ft | £445,000 |
| 2ND FLR VERULAM POINT, STATION WAY, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 5HE | 15,247 sq ft | £417,500 |
| 3RD FLR VERULAM POINT, STATION WAY, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 5HE | 15,058 sq ft | £412,500 |
| PT 2ND FLR 45, GROSVENOR ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 3AW | 13,455 sq ft | £412,500 |
| GND FLR CHURCHILL HOUSE, UPPER MARLBOROUGH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 3UG | 12,250 sq ft | £397,500 |
| THE PLATINUM CENTRE 1ST FLR 4 VICTORIA SQUARE, VICTORIA STREET, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 5TF | 14,367 sq ft | £392,500 |
| 74-78, VICTORIA STREET, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 3XH | 14,343 sq ft | £392,500 |
| UNIT 8-9, BRICK KNOLL PARK, ASHLEY ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | warehouse and premises | AL1 5UG | 27,803 sq ft | £392,500 |
| UNIT 19, BRICK KNOLL PARK, ASHLEY ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | warehouse and premises | AL1 5UG | 26,488 sq ft | £390,000 |
| THE PLATINUM CENTRE 2ND FLR 4, VICTORIA SQUARE, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 5TF | 13,735 sq ft | £377,500 |
| UNIT 4, BRICK KNOLL PARK, ASHLEY ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | go karting circuit and premises | AL1 5UG | 22,983 sq ft | £350,000 |
| 38-42, ST PETERS STREET, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 3ND | 16,291 sq ft | £342,500 |
| SORTING OFFICE, BRICK KNOLL PARK, ASHLEY ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | sorting office and premisis | AL1 5BB | 34,190 sq ft | £342,500 |
| UNIT 5, BRICK KNOLL PARK, ASHLEY ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | warehouse and premises | AL1 5UG | 23,576 sq ft | £340,000 |
| MAGISTRATES COURT, ST PETERS STREET, ST ALBANS, HERTS | law court and premises | AL1 3JW | — | £335,000 |
| 3RD FLR 10, BRICKET ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 3JX | 10,580 sq ft | £330,000 |
| 2, BRICKET ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | offices and premises | AL1 5JW | 11,017 sq ft | £295,000 |
| VERULAM SCHOOL, BRAMPTON ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS | school and premises | AL1 4PR | — | £287,500 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →