Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

RUSSET DRIVE, AL4 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSET DRIVE, AL4 0AY.

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Population

510

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. AL4 0AY's 61% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 16.4% year-on-year.

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

AL4 0AY is a safe, established residential area on Russet Drive, 0.3km from Hill End in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Hill End ward and the St Albans constituency.

For families considering a move, AL4 0AY represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 16.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00120256 (shared with 19 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 0AY. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 294,000

11 sales · Mean £ 292,000

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

AL4 0AY has low crime rates — 41 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 offences95
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft16
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils0.5 km
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Links Academy

Good4 pupils0.6 km
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Camp Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils0.7 km
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Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils0.9 km
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Cunningham Hill Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils0.9 km
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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Good970 pupils0.9 km
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Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils0.9 km
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Beaumont School

Outstanding1496 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Harpers Kebab0.0 km
  • ST Chi Oriental0.9 km
  • Wongs Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Seaworld0.8 km
  • The Camp Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Oaklands Stores0.9 km
  • Martins0.8 km
  • St Albans Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Sutton Road Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Rats Castle1.0 km
  • LRERA0.7 km
  • The Plough PH1.0 km
  • Kwik-Kitchen1.0 km
  • The Speckled Hen0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • PattyStop1.0 km
  • Zaffran One1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans1.8 km
  • St Albans Abbey2.9 km
  • Park Street3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Claughton Court0.1 km
  • Claughton Court0.1 km
  • Bramley Way0.2 km
  • Hill End Lane0.2 km
  • Camp Road0.2 km