AL1 1JD is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from St. Albans in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Sopwell ward and the St Albans constituency.
For serious buyers, AL1 1JD is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 1JD are sourced from Output Area E00120543 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL1 1JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL1 1JD.
366
34
£ 58,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1JD 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL1 1JD combines high owner-occupation (74%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1JD. 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 1JD 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
Loreto College
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Alban City School
Mandeville Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Asian Food Stores0.9 km
- Madina Halal Meat0.8 km
- Artoplasia Greek Bakery1.0 km
- Mediterranean Boucherie0.9 km
- SM & SONS FOOD AND WINE1.0 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- St Albans City Football Club1.0 km
- Alban's Well1.0 km
- County Constitutional Club0.4 km
- The Garibaldi Ph0.8 km
- The Mermaid Ph1.0 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Laurel House0.9 km
- Nino0.8 km
- Cafe Alfresco0.7 km
- The Odyssey Cinema0.5 km
- Verdi's1.0 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- B&B0.3 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- H&H Food & Wine0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Med Grill0.9 km
- Pizza GoGo0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Papa's Pizza0.5 km
- Chikizza1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans0.4 km
- St Albans Abbey1.0 km
- Park Street2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Grosvenor Road0.0 km
- Grosvenor Road0.1 km
- Cunningham Avenue0.3 km
- Alma Road0.3 km
- Cunningham Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11JD · Data under Open Government Licence