AL1 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Stuart Place, 0.8km from Sopwell in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for AL1 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00120267 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STUART PLACE, AL1 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STUART PLACE, AL1 1AU.
467
42
£ 57,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
AL1 1AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.5M, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.5M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1AU. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,325,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,333,333
Detached
£ 1,495,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,506,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL1 1AU has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Samuel Ryder Academy
Windermere Primary School
Camp Primary and Nursery School
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Fleetville Junior School
St Peter's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- St Albans Pharmacy0.5 km
- Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane0.5 km
- Vyas Food and Wine0.8 km
- Martins0.5 km
- The Village Store0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Duchess Of Delhi0.8 km
- The Flaming Shack catering @ LRERA Club0.7 km
- Sapore D'Italia0.8 km
- Seaworld0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- LRERA0.7 km
- Verulam Golf Club0.5 km
- The Royston Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- ABA Market Research Ltd0.4 km
- Cottonmill Community & Cycling Centre0.9 km
- St Albans Community Fire Station0.6 km
- Compass Catering @ Deloitte LLP1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans1.0 km
- St Albans Abbey1.6 km
- Park Street2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mile House Lane0.2 km
- Mile House Lane0.3 km
- Cunningham Avenue0.4 km
- Cunningham Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11AU · Data under Open Government Licence