AL1 1DZ is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.9km 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 1DZ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00120279 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, AL1 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, AL1 1DZ.
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£ 57,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1DZ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL1 1DZ combines high owner-occupation (91%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1DZ. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL1 1DZ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Samuel Ryder Academy
Bowmansgreen Primary School
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
Windermere Primary School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cotlandswick Leisure Centre0.4 km
- St Albans Community Fire Station0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.4 km
- The Coffee Shop @ Maidenhead Aquatic0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Shish & Grill0.7 km
- New Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
- Sapore D'Italia0.8 km
- Duchess Of Delhi0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Simmons Bakers0.9 km
- Cold Candy0.9 km
- Party King0.9 km
- Vyas Food and Wine0.8 km
- Loaf0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- St Albans Irish Association0.4 km
- London Colney Football Club0.4 km
- Old Verulamians0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans2.5 km
- Park Street2.6 km
- St Albans Abbey3.0 km
Bus Stops
- North Orbital Road0.1 km
- North Orbital Road0.1 km
- Ayletts Nurseries0.2 km
- Leisure Centre0.4 km
- Leisure Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11DZ · Data under Open Government Licence