AL1 is a postcode district in St Albans, East of England, covering 1212 active and 786 retired postcodes.
The largest share of AL1 (23%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a vibrant, diverse urban neighbourhood — arts venues, independent shops, renters (13%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes AL1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in AL1 are around £624k, up 17.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across AL1 at 335 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full AL1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
AL1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the AL1 postcode area.
39,419
40
£ 63,171 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL1 combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£624k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £624k. Property prices are trending up 17.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Birchwood Nursery School
Green Lanes Primary School
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
Camp Primary and Nursery School
St Peter's School
Windermere Primary School
Howe Dell Primary School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Sopwell House Hotel & Country Club
- B&B
- Appleside B & B
- Ardmore House Hotel
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane
- Shree Newsagents
- Simmons Bakers
- Andrew & Co
- Artoplasia Greek Bakery
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Abbey Theatre
- County Constitutional Club
- Hatfield Road Sports & Social Club
- Jolly Sailor
- Kwik-Kitchen
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- Brad and Dills
- Costa Coffee
- Five Guys
- Padrinos Pizza & Deli trading @ Brad & Dills
- 50Nine
- + 70 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.
- H&H Food & Wine
- Iceland Foods
- Marks & Spencer
- Sainsbury's
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe)
- Cheerz Pizza
- Cheong's Chinese
- Chikizza
- Chinese Express
- + 30 more
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