Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

BELMONT HILL, AL1 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELMONT HILL, AL1 1BH.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 58,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL1 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

AL1 1BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £250k, 63% 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 moderate. Property prices average £250k. Property prices are trending down 4.9% year-on-year.

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

AL1 1BH is a well-regarded residential area on Belmont Hill, 0.9km from St. Stephen's in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Sopwell ward and the St Albans constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL1, AL1 1BH offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 4.9% year-on-year. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00120559 (shared with 7 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 1BH. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.3%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 260,000

25 sales · Mean £ 265,236

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

Crime around AL1 1BH is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting124
Violence and sexual offences115
Anti-social behaviour59
Other theft52
Criminal damage and arson31

school Local Schools

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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils0.2 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils0.3 km
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Alban City School

Good387 pupils0.9 km
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Loreto College

Outstanding955 pupils0.9 km
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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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Muriel Green Nursery School

Good70 pupils1.0 km
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Mandeville Primary School

Good427 pupils1.1 km
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St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • Alban's Well0.6 km
  • County Constitutional Club0.7 km
  • Craft and Cleaver1.0 km
  • Dylans0.6 km
  • Mad Squirrel Tap0.5 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.3 km
  • B&B0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Ballo Foods0.3 km
  • beyond living0.6 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.6 km
  • Wenzels The Bakers0.6 km
  • Shree Newsagents0.8 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • Ayos Restaurant0.8 km
  • Charlie's Coffee and Company & Mobile Coffee Van0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Crussh Juice Bars0.7 km
  • George Street Canteen0.6 km
  • + 85 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods0.6 km
  • H&H Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Papa's Pizza0.4 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • H & H Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • H&H Pizza & Kebabs0.4 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey0.4 km
  • St Albans0.8 km
  • Park Street2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cottonmill Crescent0.2 km
  • Cottonmill Crescent0.2 km
  • Belmont Hill0.3 km
  • Belmont Hill0.3 km
  • Abbey0.3 km