Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

LONDON ROAD, AL1 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, AL1 1EA.

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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 1EA 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL1 1EA combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£888k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £888k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

AL1 1EA is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.8km 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 1EA 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £888k. 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 1EA 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 1EA. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,100,000

Semi-Detached

£ 817,500

3 sales · Mean £ 869,166

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

AL1 1EA has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime4
Other theft3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils0.8 km
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London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils1.0 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.2 km
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Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils1.4 km
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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils1.4 km
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Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils1.5 km
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Cunningham Hill Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cotlandswick Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • St Albans Community Fire Station0.8 km
  • ABA Market Research Ltd0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Shish & Grill0.8 km
  • Sapore D'Italia0.6 km
  • Duchess Of Delhi0.6 km
  • The Flaming Shack catering @ LRERA Club1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Cold Candy1.0 km
  • Vyas Food and Wine0.6 km
  • Loaf0.1 km
  • Wenzels the Bakers0.2 km
  • Colney Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • LRERA1.0 km
  • St Albans Irish Association0.4 km
  • London Colney Football Club0.4 km
  • Old Verulamians0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans2.4 km
  • Park Street2.5 km
  • St Albans Abbey2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • North Orbital Road0.1 km
  • Ayletts Nurseries0.2 km
  • North Orbital Road0.2 km
  • Birklands Park0.3 km
  • Birklands Park0.4 km