AL1 1EQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km 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 1EQ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 27 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 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00120279 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL1 1EQ.
319
47
£ 57,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1EQ 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 1EQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1EQ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL1 1EQ has low crime rates — 27 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
Samuel Ryder Academy
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
Windermere Primary School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cotlandswick Leisure Centre0.6 km
- St Albans Community Fire Station0.8 km
- ABA Market Research Ltd0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.1 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Shish & Grill0.9 km
- Sapore D'Italia0.6 km
- Duchess Of Delhi0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Vyas Food and Wine0.6 km
- Loaf0.2 km
- Wenzels the Bakers0.1 km
- Colney Mini Market0.9 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- St Albans Irish Association0.3 km
- London Colney Football Club0.3 km
- Old Verulamians0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street2.3 km
- St Albans2.3 km
- St Albans Abbey2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ayletts Nurseries0.2 km
- North Orbital Road0.3 km
- Birklands Park0.4 km
- North Orbital Road0.4 km
- Birklands Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11EQ · Data under Open Government Licence