787
Commercial units
1,859
Avg size (sq ft)
11–273,637
Size range (sq ft)
£43,888
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in St Albans (AL5)
The AL5 district contains 787 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 693 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 273,637 sq ft, with an average of about 1,859 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £8,060,000, averaging £43,888.
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Sample of commercial units in St Albans (AL5)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH, WEST COMMON, HARPENDEN, HERTS | laboratories, offices and premises | AL5 2JQ | 101 sq ft | £8,060,000 |
| 31, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTS | superstore and premises | AL5 2RU | 49,363 sq ft | £1,080,000 |
| KATHERINE WARINGTON SCHOOL, LOWER LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | school and premises | AL5 5FH | — | £645,000 |
| 7, LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | superstore and premises | AL5 2TJ | 28,847 sq ft | £545,000 |
| HARPENDEN LEISURE CENTRE, ROTHAMSTED PARK, HARPENDEN, HERTS | leisure centre and premises | AL5 2HU | — | £475,000 |
| SIR JOHN LAWES SCHOOL, MANLAND WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTS | school and premises | AL5 4QP | — | £430,000 |
| ROUNDWOOD SECONDARY MODERN SCHOOL, ROUNDWOOD PARK, HARPENDEN, HERTS | school and premises | AL5 3AE | — | £420,000 |
| SPIRE HARPENDEN HOSPITAL, AMBROSE LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTS | hospital and premises | AL5 4BP | — | £417,500 |
| ALDWICKBURY SCHOOL, WHEATHAMPSTEAD ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | school and premises | AL5 1AD | — | £382,500 |
| 130, SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | shop and premises | AL5 1PU | 22,831 sq ft | £360,000 |
| SEWAGE WORKS, PIGGOTTSHILL LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTS | sewage treatment works and premises | AL5 5UN | — | £327,500 |
| ST GEORGES SCHOOL, SUN LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTS | school and premises | AL5 4SZ | — | £327,500 |
| 28, DOUGLAS ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | school and premises | AL5 2ES | 13,280 sq ft | £270,000 |
| ENSOFT HOUSE & ROYAL HOUSE 4-6, ARDEN GROVE, HARPENDEN, HERTS | offices and premises | AL5 4SJ | 10,379 sq ft | £232,000 |
| 17, LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | petrol filling station and premises | AL5 2UA | — | £200,000 |
| PLOWMAN CRAVEN HOUSE 2, LEA BUSINESS PARK, LOWER LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | offices and premises | AL5 5EQ | 8,427 sq ft | £192,000 |
| 8-14, GROVE ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | store and premises | AL5 1PX | 15,751 sq ft | £182,000 |
| LEASIDE SERVICE STATION, LOWER LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | petrol filling station and premises | AL5 5AL | — | £181,000 |
| 15-18, CHURCH GREEN, HARPENDEN, HERTS | shop and premises | AL5 2TP | 8,660 sq ft | £168,000 |
| 17, LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | car showroom and premises | AL5 2UA | 10,006 sq ft | £161,000 |
| 23-25, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTS | shop and premises | AL5 2RU | 8,214 sq ft | £159,000 |
| THE GEORGE 4, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTS | public house and premises | AL5 2TB | — | £155,000 |
| ERIC MORCAMBE CENTRE, ROTHAMSTED PARK, HARPENDEN, HERTS | theatre and premises | AL5 2HU | — | £154,000 |
| HARPENDEN ACADEMY, VAUGHAN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | school and premises | AL5 4EN | — | £146,000 |
| 16, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTS | showroom and premises | AL5 2TB | 4,378 sq ft | £143,000 |
| UNITS A B & C 44-46, COLDHARBOUR LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTS | warehouse and premises | AL5 4UN | 17,018 sq ft | £142,000 |
| THE OLD COCK TAVERN 58, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTS | public house and premises | AL5 2SP | — | £127,500 |
| HIGH BEECHES JUNIOR MIXED INFANTS SCHOOL, ALDWICKBURY CRESCENT, HARPENDEN, HERTS | school and premises | AL5 5SD | — | £127,000 |
| THE FOX 469, LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | public house and premises | AL5 3QE | — | £122,000 |
| ALDWICKBURY GOLF CLUB, PIGGOTTSHILL LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTS | golf course and premises | AL5 1AB | 9,331 sq ft | £121,000 |
| ASTON COURT 3, MARLBOROUGH PARK, SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | offices and premises | AL5 1NL | 5,379 sq ft | £117,000 |
| 1, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTS | bank and premises | AL5 2RS | 4,214 sq ft | £117,000 |
| POLICE STATION 13, VAUGHAN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | police station and premises | AL5 4HU | — | £114,000 |
| TW HOUSE, STATION APPROACH, HARPENDEN, HERTS | offices and premises | AL5 4SP | 4,243 sq ft | £114,000 |
| 9, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTS | wine bar and premises | AL5 2RT | — | £111,000 |
| HARPENDEN GOLF CLUB LIMITED, REDBOURN LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTS | golf course and premises | AL5 2AX | 9,436 sq ft | £111,000 |
| WOOD END J.M.I. SCHOOL, YEOMANS AVENUE, HARPENDEN, HERTS | school and premises | AL5 3EF | — | £107,000 |
| 86-90, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTS | showroom and premises | AL5 2SP | 4,592 sq ft | £105,000 |
| 6, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTS | shop and premises | AL5 2TB | 6,391 sq ft | £104,000 |
| GND FLR, MARDALL HOUSE, VAUGHAN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTS | offices and premises | AL5 4HU | 3,787 sq ft | £99,500 |
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 →