Area Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the AL4 postcode area.

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Population

28,089

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 56,960 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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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.

home £697,923 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1500
Anti-social behaviour1072
Criminal damage and arson427
Vehicle crime331
Other theft321

school Local Schools

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Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School

Good200 pupils
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Sandridge School

Good186 pupils
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Oakwood Primary School

Outstanding317 pupils
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St Helen's Church of England Primary School

Good282 pupils
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Sandringham School

Outstanding1673 pupils
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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Good970 pupils
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Beaumont School

Outstanding1496 pupils
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Links Academy

Good4 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Shell Smallford
  • Simmons Bakers
  • Betty's Bargains
  • Brimarks
  • Central Off Licence
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Plough Ph
  • The Plough PH
  • The Rose and Crown
  • The Speckled Hen
  • The Swan Public House
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Shaz's Snack Bar
  • Bengal Spice
  • Brewhouse
  • Caddie Cafe
  • Cafe Pausa @ Dunelm Mill
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Tesco Express
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • SUSHI BAR
  • Gold Stream
  • Greggs
  • Harpers Kebab
  • Jersey Farm Chinese Cuisine
  • + 10 more