Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

HIGHFIELD LANE, AL4 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD LANE, AL4 0AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

224

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 0AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates AL4 0AN — age 47, 72% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

AL4 0AN is a sought-after residential area on Highfield Lane, 0.5km from Tyttenhanger in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Hill End ward and the St Albans constituency.

For serious buyers, AL4 0AN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00120244 (shared with 8 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 0AN. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 370,000

5 sales · Mean £ 395,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

AL4 0AN has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils0.9 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.5 km
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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Good970 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cotlandswick Leisure Centre1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cold Candy0.9 km
  • Shell Orbital0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough PH0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans3.1 km
  • Park Street3.6 km
  • St Albans Abbey3.9 km