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.
NAPSBURY LANE, AL1 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAPSBURY LANE, AL1 1DU.
319
47
£ 57,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Samuel Ryder Academy
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Windermere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Duchess Of Delhi0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Sapore D'Italia0.5 km
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
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Loaf0.6 km
- Wenzels the Bakers0.5 km
- Vyas Food and Wine0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: AL11DU · Data under Open Government Licence