AL1 1EB 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.
For serious buyers, AL1 1EB is 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 25 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00120279 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, AL1 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, AL1 1EB.
319
47
£ 57,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1EB 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL1 1EB's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1EB. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL1 1EB has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Samuel Ryder Academy
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Windermere Primary School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
Camp Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cotlandswick Leisure Centre0.7 km
- St Albans Community Fire Station0.6 km
- ABA Market Research Ltd0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Shish & Grill1.0 km
- Sapore D'Italia0.5 km
- Duchess Of Delhi0.5 km
- The Flaming Shack catering @ LRERA Club0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Vyas Food and Wine0.5 km
- Loaf0.3 km
- Wenzels the Bakers0.3 km
- Colney Mini Market1.0 km
- Well Pharmacy1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- LRERA0.8 km
- St Albans Irish Association0.5 km
- London Colney Football Club0.5 km
- Old Verulamians0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans2.2 km
- Park Street2.4 km
- St Albans Abbey2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Birklands Park0.2 km
- Birklands Park0.2 km
- North Orbital Road0.2 km
- North Orbital Road0.3 km
- Ayletts Nurseries0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11EB · Data under Open Government Licence