AL1 1HP is a well-regarded residential area located 0.8km from St. Stephen's in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Sopwell ward and the St Albans constituency.
For serious buyers, AL1 1HP is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1HP are sourced from Output Area E00120561 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL1 1HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL1 1HP.
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42
£ 58,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1HP 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 1HP combines high owner-occupation (57%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1HP. The average age is 41.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL1 1HP is above average at 94 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Peter's School
Muriel Green Nursery School
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Alban City School
Loreto College
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Maple Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.4 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
- Oliver Bonas0.5 km
- TK Maxx,0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- B&B0.7 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- The Farriers Arms0.6 km
- The Verulam0.6 km
- Hanks Dirty @ The Snug Bar0.4 km
- Punchin' Palooka0.5 km
- The Cock Inn0.8 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Bellacino's0.4 km
- Cafe Alfresco0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Crepeaffaire0.5 km
- Leafy0.5 km
- + 87 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Pizza GoGo0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Darlish Ice Cream0.5 km
- Fishy Plaice0.9 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- H&H Food & Wine0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey0.3 km
- St Albans1.0 km
- Park Street2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Belmont Hill0.0 km
- Belmont Hill0.1 km
- Abbey0.2 km
- St Albans Abbey Railway Station0.2 km
- Abbey0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11HP · Data under Open Government Licence