Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL1 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL1 1AG.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 58,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL1 1AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL1 1AG combines high owner-occupation (74%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL1 1AG is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from St. Albans in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Sopwell ward and the St Albans constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL1, AL1 1AG offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for AL1 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00120543 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1AG. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

AL1 1AG has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour69
Violence and sexual offences58
Vehicle crime30
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding454 pupils0.7 km
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Loreto College

Outstanding955 pupils0.8 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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Cunningham Hill Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils1.0 km
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Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils1.0 km
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Alban City School

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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Mandeville Primary School

Good427 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Asian Food Stores0.9 km
  • Madina Halal Meat0.8 km
  • Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.9 km
  • Hotel Chocolat1.0 km
  • Mediterranean Boucherie0.9 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • St Albans City Football Club1.0 km
  • Alban's Well0.9 km
  • County Constitutional Club0.4 km
  • Miller & Carter (St Albans)1.0 km
  • The Garibaldi Ph0.7 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • HiTea1.0 km
  • Laurel House0.9 km
  • Nino0.8 km
  • Cafe Alfresco0.6 km
  • The Odyssey Cinema0.5 km
  • + 39 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • B&B0.3 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.9 km
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Med Grill0.9 km
  • Pizza GoGo0.6 km
  • Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Papa's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans0.4 km
  • St Albans Abbey1.0 km
  • Park Street2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Grosvenor Road0.1 km
  • Grosvenor Road0.1 km
  • Alma Road0.3 km
  • Telford Court0.4 km
  • Cunningham Avenue0.4 km