AL1 1DG is a well-regarded residential area on Pondwicks Close, 0.8km from St. Stephen's in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL1, AL1 1DG offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £4.2M. 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00120563 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PONDWICKS CLOSE, AL1 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PONDWICKS CLOSE, AL1 1DG.
271
45
£ 72,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1DG 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL1 1DG's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £4.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £4.2M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1DG. The average age is 44.6. 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
Detached
£ 2,783,337
4 sales · Mean £ 2,904,168
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL1 1DG is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Peter's School
Muriel Green Nursery School
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Alban City School
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Prae Wood Primary School
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.5 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
- Oliver Bonas0.6 km
- TK Maxx,0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- B&B0.9 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- The Farriers Arms0.6 km
- The Verulam0.6 km
- Hanks Dirty @ The Snug Bar0.5 km
- Punchin' Palooka0.6 km
- The Cock Inn0.9 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Bellacino's0.5 km
- Cafe Alfresco0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Crepeaffaire0.6 km
- Leafy0.5 km
- + 84 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Pizza GoGo0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Darlish Ice Cream0.5 km
- Fishy Plaice0.9 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey0.4 km
- St Albans1.2 km
- Park Street2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Belmont Hill0.1 km
- Belmont Hill0.2 km
- St Albans Abbey Railway Station0.2 km
- Abbey0.3 km
- St Albans Abbey Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11DG · Data under Open Government Licence