WAIN CLOSE, AL1 1AW House Prices & Local Information

AL1 1AW is a safe, established residential area on Wain Close, 0.8km from Sopwell in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.

For families considering a move, AL1 1AW represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £536k, down 52.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL1 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00120267 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.