AL1 1HU is a safe, established residential area on St Andrews Drive, 0.9km from Sopwell in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.
For families considering a move, AL1 1HU represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for AL1 1HU are sourced from Output Area E00120260 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ANDREWS DRIVE, AL1 1HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS DRIVE, AL1 1HU.
340
42
£ 57,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1HU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
AL1 1HU is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1HU. The average age is 41.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL1 1HU has low crime rates — 23 incidents 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
Samuel Ryder Academy
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Windermere Primary School
Camp Primary and Nursery School
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Martins0.7 km
- Vyas Food and Wine0.2 km
- St Albans Pharmacy0.7 km
- Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane0.7 km
- Loaf0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- St Albans Community Fire Station0.1 km
- ABA Market Research Ltd0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.8 km
- The Coffee Shop @ Maidenhead Aquatic0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Seaworld0.7 km
- Sapore D'Italia0.2 km
- Duchess Of Delhi0.2 km
- The Flaming Shack catering @ LRERA Club0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- LRERA0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans1.6 km
- St Albans Abbey2.2 km
- Park Street2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Drakes Drive0.0 km
- Drakes Drive0.1 km
- Mile House Lane0.3 km
- Samuel Ryder Academy0.3 km
- Samuel Ryder Academy0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11HU · Data under Open Government Licence