AL1 Postcode Area Information
Area Overview
The postcode area is located in the St Albans, Hertfordshire postcode town, in the East of England, England region.
The AL1 postcode area, also known as the St Albans postcode area, is located in Hertfordshire county of East England. This urban district, enriched with Roman history, possesses a splendid blend of old and modern architectural design, providing an alluring atmosphere that appeals to both residents and tourists.
St Albans, the principal settlement within the AL1 postcode area, is well-renowned for its amenities and vibrant community life. It flaunts a plethora of restaurants, pubs, and unique shops in its city centre. Essential services such as health centres, schools, and supermarkets are within easy reach. It is also home to the famous St Albans Cathedral, the Verulamium Park and Museum, making it an ideal destination for history enthusiasts.
In terms of geography, the AL1 area is largely flat, with the River Ver flowing through it. This beautiful green landscape adds to the overall charm of the area and acts as a perfect backdrop for various outdoor activities.
The AL1 postcode area boasts of robust transportation links, contributing significantly to its accessibility. St Albans City railway station, located centrally, offers regular services to London St Pancras, taking only 20 minutes in journey time. Furthermore, St Albans sits by the M1 and M25 motorways, providing convenient road access to London and the North. Likewise, numerous bus routes service this area, ensuring seamless connectivity to the surrounding towns and villages.
Overall, the AL1, none postcode area represents a fine blend of historic charm and modern conveniences, making it an attractive place to live, work and visit.
A Major part of this postcode area has a young, diverse community living in terraced houses, mainly working full-time.
Residents:
- Mostly younger adults compared to similar areas.
- Fewer families with young children and older adults living in care homes.
- Diverse mix of ethnicities, with more people identifying as Mixed or Multiple ethnicities.
- Low disability rates and need for unpaid care.
Housing:
- Mainly terraced houses, not many flats.
Lifestyle:
- Most residents work full-time, not part-time.
Overall: AL1 postcode area represents a vibrant and young community with diverse backgrounds. Housing is mainly terraced houses, and residents enjoy good health and full-time employment.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Bernards Heath, Clarence, Cunningham, Hill End, Marshalswick West, Sopwell, St Peters, Verulam electoral wards.
AL1 Postcode Map
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AL1 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)The population of AL1 postcode area is 39,432. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
Ethnicity & Religion
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 25,582, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 4,287. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (16,439), followed by No religion (15,639).
Deprivation
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (10,840), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (4,872).
Economic Status
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (14,373), while 5,561 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Education
Regarding education, 18,284 adults have Level 4 education, while 3,008 have No qualifications education. The most common occupations are
- Professional occupations (6933)
- Managers, directors and senior officials (4080), and
- Associate professional and technical occupations (3398)
Age
The average age of people living in area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (11688), Between 35 to 44 (9208), and Between 45 to 54 (8850).
NS-SEC
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (8,798) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (7,907), and Intermediate occupations (2,945).
Postcodes in AL1
There are total 6 postcode sectors present in the AL1 (listed below). The postcode AL1 has a total of 2468 postcodes.
ONS Administrative Info
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Area | AL1 |
| Ward | Bernards Heath Clarence Cunningham Hill End Marshalswick West Sopwell St Peters Verulam |
| LTLA22 | St Albans |
| UTLA22 | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
AL1 Crime Statstics
Crime rate over the last 12 Months
Crime rate by Month
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
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Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
AL1 Property Statstics
Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months
Sold House Prices by Month
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £805,000.00 | £805,000.00 - £805,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £391,375.00 | £323,000.00 - £470,000.00 | 4 |
| Semi-Detached | £583,400.00 | £352,500.00 - £950,000.00 | 5 |
| Terraced | £504,000.00 | £322,000.00 - £845,000.00 | 6 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £862,500.00 | £862,500.00 - £862,500.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £400,000.00 | £400,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £358,260.00 | £341,520.00 - £375,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £623,500.00 | £265,000.00 - £800,000.00 | 5 |
| Terraced | £929,000.00 | £650,000.00 - £1,070,000.00 | 6 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,185,000.00 | £770,000.00 - £1,450,000.00 | 3 |
| Flat | £341,666.67 | £265,000.00 - £405,000.00 | 6 |
| Other | £150,000.00 | £150,000.00 - £150,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £715,000.00 | £390,000.00 - £1,080,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £511,823.53 | £305,000.00 - £983,000.00 | 17 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £802,500.00 | £650,000.00 - £955,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £353,445.27 | £215,000.00 - £645,000.00 | 11 |
| Other | £492,500.00 | £85,000.00 - £900,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £832,214.29 | £490,000.00 - £1,250,000.00 | 7 |
| Terraced | £475,700.00 | £320,000.00 - £610,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,097,166.67 | £888,000.00 - £1,500,000.00 | 3 |
| Flat | £340,000.00 | £240,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 6 |
| Semi-Detached | £1,396,083.33 | £425,000.00 - £4,432,000.00 | 6 |
| Terraced | £449,166.67 | £352,500.00 - £625,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,170,500.00 | £454,000.00 - £1,800,000.00 | 8 |
| Flat | £277,227.27 | £110,000.00 - £575,000.00 | 22 |
| Other | £18,697,500.00 | £75,000.00 - £37,320,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £642,500.00 | £325,000.00 - £915,000.00 | 6 |
| Terraced | £380,875.00 | £250,000.00 - £785,000.00 | 15 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £768,000.00 | £768,000.00 - £768,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £291,486.11 | £125,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 11 |
| Semi-Detached | £735,062.50 | £420,000.00 - £1,200,000.00 | 8 |
| Terraced | £508,872.22 | £301,500.00 - £951,600.00 | 18 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,413,500.00 | £442,500.00 - £2,350,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £247,062.50 | £175,000.00 - £299,000.00 | 8 |
| Other | £135,000.00 | £135,000.00 - £135,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £996,100.00 | £800,000.00 - £1,240,000.00 | 5 |
| Terraced | £488,726.56 | £240,000.00 - £942,000.00 | 17 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £686,500.00 | £420,500.00 - £1,095,000.00 | 7 |
| Flat | £307,038.70 | £120,000.00 - £590,000.00 | 23 |
| Other | £2,371,666.67 | £600,000.00 - £4,420,000.00 | 6 |
| Semi-Detached | £634,000.00 | £370,000.00 - £975,000.00 | 13 |
| Terraced | £461,012.57 | £225,001.00 - £1,000,000.00 | 27 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,185,733.33 | £678,600.00 - £2,440,000.00 | 9 |
| Flat | £306,710.95 | £151,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 21 |
| Other | £899,250.00 | £111,000.00 - £2,900,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £755,454.55 | £425,000.00 - £1,280,000.00 | 11 |
| Terraced | £515,894.74 | £275,000.00 - £860,000.00 | 19 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,361,571.43 | £875,000.00 - £2,200,000.00 | 7 |
| Flat | £282,424.24 | £81,000.00 - £595,000.00 | 33 |
| Other | £940,000.00 | £450,000.00 - £1,430,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £681,421.05 | £330,000.00 - £1,500,000.00 | 19 |
| Terraced | £518,426.19 | £285,000.00 - £995,000.00 | 42 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,284,857.14 | £812,000.00 - £1,975,000.00 | 7 |
| Flat | £337,517.17 | £180,000.00 - £525,000.00 | 29 |
| Other | £671,666.67 | £27,500.00 - £1,620,000.00 | 4 |
| Semi-Detached | £814,733.33 | £400,000.00 - £1,460,000.00 | 15 |
| Terraced | £521,444.44 | £270,000.00 - £800,000.00 | 27 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £898,333.33 | £505,000.00 - £1,450,000.00 | 6 |
| Flat | £301,142.86 | £152,000.00 - £530,000.00 | 35 |
| Other | £160,000.00 | £160,000.00 - £160,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £728,000.00 | £385,000.00 - £1,119,000.00 | 9 |
| Terraced | £484,406.45 | £250,000.00 - £805,000.00 | 31 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £876,583.33 | £530,000.00 - £1,650,000.00 | 12 |
| Flat | £320,875.00 | £176,500.00 - £495,000.00 | 24 |
| Other | £1,465,000.00 | £1,300,000.00 - £1,630,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £829,818.41 | £340,000.00 - £2,068,000.00 | 22 |
| Terraced | £607,037.04 | £310,000.00 - £1,065,000.00 | 27 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,355,833.33 | £720,000.00 - £2,750,000.00 | 6 |
| Flat | £292,291.67 | £135,000.00 - £420,000.00 | 19 |
| Other | £2,175,351.50 | £100.00 - £6,420,000.00 | 5 |
| Semi-Detached | £564,477.27 | £370,000.00 - £1,113,000.00 | 22 |
| Terraced | £926,142.86 | £335,000.00 - £1,300,000.00 | 22 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,204,650.00 | £725,000.00 - £1,800,000.00 | 10 |
| Flat | £915,901.33 | £137,500.00 - £2,750,000.00 | 17 |
| Other | £4,269,583.33 | £180,000.00 - £21,600,000.00 | 5 |
| Semi-Detached | £650,681.82 | £375,000.00 - £1,400,000.00 | 11 |
| Terraced | £515,350.00 | £313,000.00 - £870,000.00 | 20 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,252,000.00 | £595,000.00 - £2,000,000.00 | 6 |
| Flat | £302,000.00 | £125,000.00 - £515,000.00 | 21 |
| Other | £750,000.00 | £750,000.00 - £750,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £1,049,142.86 | £408,000.00 - £1,400,000.00 | 8 |
| Terraced | £475,833.33 | £285,000.00 - £890,000.00 | 15 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £906,133.33 | £610,000.00 - £1,810,000.00 | 9 |
| Flat | £331,966.35 | £112,750.00 - £580,000.00 | 27 |
| Other | £540,000.00 | £540,000.00 - £540,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £1,092,000.00 | £325,000.00 - £1,500,000.00 | 12 |
| Terraced | £526,941.18 | £299,000.00 - £950,000.00 | 17 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £831,666.67 | £470,000.00 - £1,400,000.00 | 3 |
| Flat | £302,190.00 | £130,000.00 - £615,000.00 | 26 |
| Other | £1,090,000.00 | £1,090,000.00 - £1,090,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £624,226.73 | £310,000.00 - £1,179,999.00 | 11 |
| Terraced | £492,944.44 | £290,000.00 - £690,000.00 | 18 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,582,687.50 | £775,000.00 - £2,500,000.00 | 8 |
| Flat | £349,859.65 | £220,000.00 - £565,000.00 | 22 |
| Other | £1,061,666.67 | £760,000.00 - £1,320,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £849,484.15 | £425,000.00 - £1,511,000.00 | 13 |
| Terraced | £558,388.89 | £315,000.00 - £915,000.00 | 27 |
Schools
| Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery SchoolNursery, Outstanding | 173 | 2-5 | AL100PD |
| Green Lanes Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 418 | 5-11 | AL109JY |
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 308 | 3-7 | AL14AP |
| Camp Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 234 | 3-11 | AL15PG |
| St Peter's SchoolPrimary, Good | 290 | 3-11 | AL11HL |
| Windermere Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 182 | 4-11 | AL15QP |
| Howe Dell Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 446 | 3-11 | AL109AH |
| Cunningham Hill Junior SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 237 | 7-11 | AL15QJ |
| Cunningham Hill Infant SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 174 | 5-7 | AL15QJ |
| Maple Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 250 | 4-11 | AL13SW |
| The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St AlbansPrimary, Good | 187 | 4-11 | AL11DQ |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 467 | 3-11 | AL108NN |
| St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 222 | 3-11 | AL12PB |
| St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & NurseryPrimary, Outstanding | 454 | 3-11 | AL15EG |
| Watling View SchoolSpecial, Good | 90 | 2-19 | AL12NU |
| Southfield SchoolSpecial, Good | 83 | 4-11 | AL108NN |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 214 | 5-11 | AL100PS |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 435 | 3-11 | AL108NW |
| Verulam SchoolSecondary, Good | 1081 | 11-18 | AL14PR |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 913 | 11-18 | AL108NL |
| The Marlborough Science AcademySecondary, Good | 1281 | 11-18 | AL12QA |
| Loreto CollegeSecondary, Outstanding | 955 | 11-18 | AL13RQ |
| Hatfield Community Free SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 412 | 4-11 | AL108ES |
| Fleetville Junior SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 359 | 7-11 | AL14LW |
| Fleetville Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 311 | 3-7 | AL14LX |
| Alban City SchoolPrimary, Good | 387 | 5-11 | AL13RR |
| Samuel Ryder AcademySecondary, Good | 1460 | 4-19 | AL15AR |
| Mandeville Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 427 | 3-11 | AL12LE |
| Countess Anne Church of England SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 210 | 5-11 | AL108AX |
| Links Hatfield AcademyPRU, Inadequate | 12 | 5-16 | AL108TJ |
| Onslow St Audrey's SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 824 | 11-18 | AL108AB |
| De Havilland Primary SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 440 | 3-11 | AL108TQ |
Amenities
- Sopwell House Hotel & Country Club, AL1 2HQ
- B&B, AL1 1PL
- Appleside B & B, AL1 4RX
- Ardmore House Hotel, AL1 3PR
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, AL1 1HG
- Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane, AL1 5PX
- Shree Newsagents, AL1 3TA
- Simmons Bakers, AL1 4SY
- Al Barka Mini Market, AL1 4LB
- Andrew & Co, AL1 4LG
- The Saint and Sinner, AL1 3NA
- The St Albans Bowling Club, AL1 4NF
- Abbey Theatre, AL1 2DL
- County Constitutional Club, AL1 3AG
- Hatfield Road Sports & Social Club, AL1 4JL
- Brad and Dills, AL1 1LA
- Costa Coffee, AL1 5HE
- Five Guys, AL1 3DN
- Padrinos Pizza & Deli trading @ Brad & Dills, AL1 1LA
- 50Nine, AL1 5BJ
- Aldi Stores Ltd., AL1 2DF
- H&H Food & Wine, AL1 3TA
- Iceland Foods, AL1 3TG
- Marks & Spencer, AL1 3DN
- Sainsbury's, AL1 2QU
- Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe), AL1 3RP
- Cheerz Pizza, AL1 4JS
- Cheong's Chinese, AL1 2PG
- Chikizza, AL1 2JZ
- Chinese Express, AL1 4JL
- Club Kidz, AL1 2PB
- Energy Kidz, AL1 5QP
- ABC-XYZ Childcare Ltd @, AL1 3RR
- Albany Montessori, AL1 2DJ
- B&M Care, AL1 4DD
- Mandeville Primary School, AL1 2LE
- Alban City School, AL1 3RR
- Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School, AL1 4AP
- Camp Primary and Nursery School, AL1 5PG
- Cunningham Hill Infant School, AL1 5QJ
- Canners & Packers International Ltd, AL1 1LJ
- Abbeyview Golf Course and Track, AL1 2DJ
- Age Concern, AL1 3SD
- St Pauls Church, AL1 4JP
- Methodist Church, AL1 4JX
- Mungo's Kitchen, AL1 5HA