383
Commercial units
3,578
Avg size (sq ft)
11–258,452
Size range (sq ft)
£59,186
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in St Albans (AL8)
The AL8 district contains 383 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 335 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 258,452 sq ft, with an average of about 3,578 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £320 to £1,460,000, averaging £59,186.
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Sample of commercial units in St Albans (AL8)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J SAINSBURY PLC 44, CHURCH ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | superstore and premises | AL8 6SA | 94,313 sq ft | £1,460,000 |
| HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY COUNTY POLICE H Q, STANBOROUGH ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | police station and premises | AL8 6XF | — | £1,450,000 |
| CAMPUS EAST, THE CAMPUS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | offices and premises | AL8 6BY | 32,327 sq ft | £865,000 |
| GOSLING SPORTS PARK, STANBOROUGH ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | leisure centre and premises | AL8 6XE | — | £815,000 |
| WAITROSE LTD, BRIDGE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | superstore and premises | AL8 6AB | 45,034 sq ft | £815,000 |
| THE STANBOROUGH, STANBOROUGH ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | hotel and premises | AL8 6XD | — | £625,000 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC, BRIDGE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | shop and premises | AL8 6UL | 258,452 sq ft | £500,000 |
| GND PT 1ST FLR 2ND-3RD FLRS CHARTER HOUSE, PARKWAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | offices and premises | AL8 6JH | 25,285 sq ft | £465,000 |
| MONKS WALK SCHOOL, KNIGHTSFIELD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | school and premises | AL8 7NL | — | £455,000 |
| OAKLANDS COLLEGE, THE CAMPUS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | college and premises | AL8 6AH | — | £437,500 |
| STANBOROUGH SCHOOL, LEMSFORD LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | school and premises | AL8 6YR | — | £435,000 |
| 14, THE HOWARD CENTRE, HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | shop and premises | AL8 6ER | 81,526 sq ft | £302,500 |
| WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL, STONEHILLS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | car park and premises | AL8 6PD | 6,480 sq ft | £300,000 |
| HOWARD CENTRE PROPERTIES, THE HOWARD CENTRE, HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | car park and premises | AL8 6ER | 7,750 sq ft | £287,500 |
| TRAVELODGE HOTEL GATE HOUSE, FRETHERNE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | hotel and premises | AL8 6RD | — | £284,000 |
| GRANGE MOTORS LTD, GREAT NORTH ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | car showroom and premises | AL8 7TG | 15,181 sq ft | £240,000 |
| ROYAL MAIL SORTING OFFICE, BESSEMER ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | post office sorting office & premises | AL8 7LU | 22,309 sq ft | £201,000 |
| UNIT B LONGCROFT HS, FRETHERNE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | fitness/leisure | AL8 6NS | 16,771 sq ft | £179,000 |
| WELWYN HATFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL, THE CAMPUS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | theatre and premises | AL8 6BX | — | £174,000 |
| 28-29, THE HOWARD CENTRE, HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | gymnasium and premises | AL8 6ER | 11,396 sq ft | £155,000 |
| PUBLIC CAR PARK, CAMPUS WEST, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | car park and premises | AL8 6AE | 5,285 sq ft | £147,000 |
| 31-31A, THE HOWARD CENTRE, HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | shop and premises | AL8 6ES | 11,487 sq ft | £145,000 |
| THE LAKES ARC, LEMSFORD LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | offices and premises | AL8 6YN | 5,758 sq ft | £141,000 |
| HERTS COUNTY COUNCIL, THE CAMPUS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | library and premises | AL8 6PE | — | £140,000 |
| 57, GREAT NORTH ROAD, STANBOROUGH, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | car showroom and premises | AL8 7TL | 10,178 sq ft | £126,000 |
| THE TWO WILLOWS 9, HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | public house and premises | AL8 6XD | — | £122,500 |
| TOBY RESTAURANTS LTD, CHURCH ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | public house and premises | AL8 6PS | — | £122,000 |
| 1ST FLR 12-18, CHURCH ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | offices and premises | AL8 6PS | 6,203 sq ft | £121,000 |
| 26, STONEHILLS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | shop and premises | AL8 6NA | 11,044 sq ft | £117,000 |
| APPLECROFT JMI SCHOOL, APPLECROFT ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | school and premises | AL8 6JZ | — | £116,000 |
| 36, LEMSFORD VILLAGE, LEMSFORD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | offices and premises | AL8 7TR | 6,544 sq ft | £112,000 |
| 14, LONGCROFT HOUSE, FRETHERNE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | offices and premises | AL8 6TU | 5,518 sq ft | £107,000 |
| STADIUM SERVICE STATION, STANBOROUGH ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | petrol filling station and premises | AL8 6XA | — | £100,000 |
| 12, THE HOWARD CENTRE, HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | bank and premises | AL8 6ER | 3,717 sq ft | £99,000 |
| 1-3A, HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | restaurant and premises | AL8 6AL | 3,708 sq ft | £99,000 |
| 2ND FLR BLOCK B, ROSANNE HOUSE, BRIDGE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | offices and premises | AL8 6HG | 3,687 sq ft | £98,500 |
| 3RD FLR BLOCK B ROSANNE HOUSE, BRIDGE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | offices and premises | AL8 6HG | 3,687 sq ft | £98,500 |
| 1ST FLR BLOCK B, ROSANNE HOUSE, BRIDGE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | offices and premises | AL8 6HG | 3,687 sq ft | £98,500 |
| WELWYN GARDEN CITY GOLF CLUB, MANNICOTTS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | golf course and premises | AL8 7BP | 7,308 sq ft | £98,000 |
| 4TH FLR BLOCK B, ROSANNE HOUSE, PARKWAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS | offices and premises | AL8 6HG | 3,651 sq ft | £97,500 |
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 →