Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

NAPSBURY LANE, AL1 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAPSBURY LANE, AL1 1DU.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL1 1DU 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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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

AL1 1DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £851k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £851k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 25.1% year-on-year.

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

AL1 1DU is a sought-after residential area on Napsbury Lane, 0.3km from North Cottages in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL1, AL1 1DU offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £851k, up 25.1% 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00120279 (shared with 26 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 1DU. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.1%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 780,000

3 sales · Mean £ 743,333

Detached

£ 805,000

9 sales · Mean £ 828,444

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

AL1 1DU has low crime rates — 4 incidents 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 offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils0.9 km
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Cunningham Hill Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils1.5 km
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Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils1.5 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.5 km
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London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils1.5 km
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Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Duchess Of Delhi0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Sapore D'Italia0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • St Albans Community Fire Station0.8 km
  • ABA Market Research Ltd0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.4 km
  • The Coffee Shop @ Maidenhead Aquatic0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Loaf0.6 km
  • Wenzels the Bakers0.5 km
  • Vyas Food and Wine0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • London Colney Football Club0.7 km
  • Old Verulamians0.7 km
  • St Albans Irish Association0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Park Street1.8 km
  • St Albans2.1 km
  • St Albans Abbey2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • North Orbital Road0.1 km
  • North Orbital Road0.1 km