AL1 1JB is a sought-after residential area on Verulam Industrial Estate, 0.9km from Sopwell in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Sopwell ward and the St Albans constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL1, AL1 1JB offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% 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 34 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 1JB are sourced from Output Area E00120543 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERULAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, AL1 1JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERULAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, AL1 1JB.
366
34
£ 58,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1JB 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
AL1 1JB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1JB. The average age is 34.0. 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 1JB has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's School
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Loreto College
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Samuel Ryder Academy
Windermere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- St Albans Pharmacy0.9 km
- SM & SONS FOOD AND WINE1.0 km
- Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane0.9 km
- Ballo Foods0.9 km
- Shree Newsagents0.8 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- B&B0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Cafe Alfresco0.9 km
- The Odyssey Cinema0.8 km
- Ayos Restaurant0.8 km
- Charlie's Coffee and Company & Mobile Coffee Van0.8 km
- Murgano's Peri Peri0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- H&H Food & Wine0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Pizza GoGo0.9 km
- Papa's Pizza0.8 km
- Chikizza1.0 km
- Coddess Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Seaworld0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- County Constitutional Club0.6 km
- The White Hart Tap1.0 km
- The Beehive Ph1.0 km
- The Farmers Boy Ph0.8 km
- The Great Northern Ph0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans0.6 km
- St Albans Abbey1.2 km
- Park Street2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cunningham Avenue0.1 km
- Cunningham Avenue0.1 km
- Grosvenor Road0.2 km
- Grosvenor Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11JB · Data under Open Government Licence