AL4 0BF is a safe, established residential area located 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 0BF represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00120256 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL4 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL4 0BF.
510
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 37, AL4 0BF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 0BF. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 0BF has low crime rates — 44 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
Links Academy
Windermere Primary School
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Beaumont School
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- LRERA0.9 km
- Kwik-Kitchen0.8 km
- The Speckled Hen0.7 km
- The Rats Castle0.8 km
- The Royston Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Fleetville Post Office1.0 km
- Jhoots Pharmacy0.2 km
- The Village Store1.0 km
- Oaklands Stores0.7 km
- Martins0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Lantern House0.8 km
- Harpers Kebab0.2 km
- ST Chi Oriental0.7 km
- Wongs Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Seaworld0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- PattyStop0.8 km
- Souvlaki City0.9 km
- Nonno's Pizza0.9 km
- Zaffran One0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans1.8 km
- St Albans Abbey2.8 km
- Park Street3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bramley Way0.1 km
- Hill End Lane0.1 km
- Russet Drive0.1 km
- Russet Drive0.2 km
- Claughton Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL40BF · Data under Open Government Licence