AL1 1HQ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.6km from St. Stephen's in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Sopwell ward and the St Albans constituency.
For renters and young professionals, AL1 1HQ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1HQ are sourced from Output Area E00120545 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL1 1HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL1 1HQ.
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£ 58,100 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1HQ 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. AL1 1HQ's 50% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1HQ. The average age is 38.2. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL1 1HQ is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Mandeville Primary School
The Marlborough Science Academy
Muriel Green Nursery School
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Alban City School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Alban's Well0.8 km
- Dylans0.6 km
- Mad Squirrel Tap0.6 km
- Miller & Carter (St Albans)0.8 km
- The Garibaldi Ph0.5 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- B&B0.8 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.4 km
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Ballo Foods0.7 km
- beyond living0.7 km
- Simmons Bakers0.7 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.7 km
- Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.6 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Charlie's Coffee and Company & Mobile Coffee Van0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Crussh Juice Bars0.3 km
- George Street Canteen0.6 km
- Honest Burger0.7 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.5 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Papa's Pizza0.7 km
- Pizza GoGo0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Cheong's Chinese0.8 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey0.1 km
- St Albans1.1 km
- Park Street2.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Albans Abbey Railway Station0.0 km
- St Albans Abbey Railway Station0.1 km
- St Albans Abbey Rail Station0.1 km
- St Albans Abbey Rail Station0.1 km
- Belmont Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11HQ · Data under Open Government Licence