Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

HILL END LANE, AL4 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL END LANE, AL4 0AB.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 0AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, AL4 0AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

AL4 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Hill End Lane, 0.6km from Camp, The in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, AL4 0AB is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of St Albans.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00120273 (shared with 7 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 AL4 0AB. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.8%
Asian / British Asian18.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

AL4 0AB has low crime rates — 42 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.

Violence and sexual offences82
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft12
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils0.4 km
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Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils0.5 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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Camp Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils0.8 km
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Links Academy

Good4 pupils1.1 km
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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Good970 pupils1.3 km
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Fleetville Junior School

Outstanding359 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Royston Club0.8 km
  • LRERA0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Vyas Food and Wine0.8 km
  • Jhoots Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Martins0.6 km
  • St Albans Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • ABA Market Research Ltd0.8 km
  • St Albans Community Fire Station0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Sapore D'Italia0.8 km
  • Seaworld0.6 km
  • Harpers Kebab0.5 km
  • Duchess Of Delhi0.8 km
  • The Flaming Shack catering @ LRERA Club0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans1.7 km
  • St Albans Abbey2.6 km
  • Park Street3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Frobisher Road0.2 km
  • Frobisher Road0.2 km
  • Ennerdale Close0.4 km
  • Ennerdale Close0.4 km
  • Samuel Ryder Academy0.4 km