Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

PINE RIDGE, AL1 1JE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINE RIDGE, AL1 1JE.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: AL1 1JE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

AL1 1JE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £400k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL1 1JE is a sought-after residential area on Pine Ridge, 0.8km from Sopwell in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL1, AL1 1JE offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. 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 1JE are sourced from Output Area E00120276 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1JE. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.4%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 396,250

4 sales · Mean £ 394,375

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

AL1 1JE has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime21
Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils0.3 km
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Cunningham Hill Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils0.7 km
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Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils0.7 km
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Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils0.8 km
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Camp Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding454 pupils1.4 km
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Fleetville Junior School

Outstanding359 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Martins0.6 km
  • Vyas Food and Wine0.3 km
  • St Albans Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane0.6 km
  • Wenzels the Bakers1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Verulam Golf Club0.9 km
  • LRERA0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • St Albans Community Fire Station0.2 km
  • ABA Market Research Ltd0.0 km
  • Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe1.0 km
  • The Coffee Shop @ Maidenhead Aquatic1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Seaworld0.6 km
  • Sapore D'Italia0.3 km
  • Duchess Of Delhi0.3 km
  • The Flaming Shack catering @ LRERA Club0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans1.4 km
  • St Albans Abbey2.0 km
  • Park Street2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Mile House Lane0.1 km
  • Drakes Drive0.2 km
  • Drakes Drive0.2 km
  • Mile House Lane0.3 km
  • Samuel Ryder Academy0.4 km