Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

GROVE ROAD, AL1 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, AL1 1DQ.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL1 1DQ 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL1 1DQ combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£433k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £433k.

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

AL1 1DQ is a well-regarded residential area on Grove Road, 0.7km from St. Stephen's in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.

For serious buyers, AL1 1DQ is 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 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £433k. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00120563 (shared with 38 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 1DQ. 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

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 433,000

4 sales · Mean £ 436,500

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

Crime around AL1 1DQ is moderate at 65 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.

Violence and sexual offences115
Anti-social behaviour58
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson21
Burglary20

school Local Schools

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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils0.0 km
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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils0.5 km
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Muriel Green Nursery School

Good70 pupils0.9 km
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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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Alban City School

Good387 pupils1.0 km
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St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils1.1 km
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Loreto College

Outstanding955 pupils1.1 km
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The Marlborough Science Academy

Good1281 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.5 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.5 km
  • TK Maxx,0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • B&B0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

43 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
  • + 38 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

89 nearby
  • Bellacino's0.5 km
  • Cafe Alfresco0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.6 km
  • Leafy0.5 km
  • + 84 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Pizza GoGo0.6 km
  • Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Darlish Ice Cream0.5 km
  • Fishy Plaice0.9 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey0.3 km
  • St Albans1.1 km
  • Park Street2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Belmont Hill0.1 km
  • Belmont Hill0.1 km
  • St Albans Abbey Railway Station0.1 km
  • St Albans Abbey Railway Station0.2 km
  • Abbey0.2 km