About the District

There is something for everyone in St Albans City and District

Our city and district have so much to offer; incredible history, first class shopping with an abundance of independent shops, a wonderful food and drink scene, entertainment, and art for all ages!

St Albans District is one of the most beautiful areas in the country, with an ancient, historical Cathedral city, charming towns and villages, open countryside nearby, and great transport links. In short, it is a superb place to live and work.

Some of our most popular attractions include the Cathedral, Roman remains, medieval city, Heartwood Forest, award winning museums, and ancient charter market. And we have significant economic strengths based on green technology, independent retail, the visitor economy and our professional services sector.

Some facts and figures

District of 148,200 residents in Hertfordshire
Historic City with 9 Towns and Parishes
Largely prosperous, with high levels of satisfaction… but pockets of inequality
Strong civic and cultural traditions
High levels of volunteering and community action
Good transport links
Great schools
Skilled workforce, low unemployment
Stronger than average economy

You can find lots of information about our key strategies, residents’ views and rates of satisfaction along with basic facts broken down by Ward on our website.

Data about the District is available through Herts Insight here

To continue learning more about St Albans and the surrounding area, visit the Enjoy St Albans site