HOLYWELL HILL, AL1 1HR House Prices & Local Information

AL1 1HR is a well-regarded residential area on Holywell Hill, 0.6km from St. Stephen's in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Sopwell ward and the St Albans constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £495k, down 16.4% year-on-year. 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 1HR are sourced from Output Area E00120545 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.