AL4 0AZ 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00120256 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSSET DRIVE, AL4 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSET DRIVE, AL4 0AZ.
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37
£ 0 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
AL4 0AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £340k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 0AZ. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 302,500
10 sales · Mean £ 302,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 0AZ has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
Windermere Primary School
Links Academy
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Samuel Ryder Academy
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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 Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
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
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Rats Castle1.0 km
- LRERA0.7 km
- Kwik-Kitchen1.0 km
- The Speckled Hen0.9 km
- The Royston Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- PattyStop1.0 km
- Zaffran One1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans1.8 km
- St Albans Abbey2.8 km
- Park Street3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Claughton Court0.1 km
- Claughton Court0.1 km
- Hill End Lane0.1 km
- Bramley Way0.1 km
- Camp Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL40AZ · Data under Open Government Licence