AL4 is a postcode district in St Albans, East of England, covering 784 active and 273 retired postcodes.
The largest share of AL4 (17%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (16%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes AL4 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in AL4 are around £697k, up 4.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across AL4 at 162 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 42 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 AL4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
AL4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the AL4 postcode area.
28,089
42
£ 56,960 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
AL4 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £697k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £697k. Property prices are trending up 4.1% 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
Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Sandridge School
Oakwood Primary School
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Sandringham School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Beaumont School
Links Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Shell Smallford
- Simmons Bakers
- Betty's Bargains
- Brimarks
- Central Off Licence
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Plough Ph
- The Plough PH
- The Rose and Crown
- The Speckled Hen
- The Swan Public House
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Shaz's Snack Bar
- Bengal Spice
- Brewhouse
- Caddie Cafe
- Cafe Pausa @ Dunelm Mill
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer
- Tesco Express
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- SUSHI BAR
- Gold Stream
- Greggs
- Harpers Kebab
- Jersey Farm Chinese Cuisine
- + 10 more
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Area Profile: AL4 · Data under Open Government Licence