AL4 0BH is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00120256 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL4 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL4 0BH.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. AL4 0BH's 61% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 0BH. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 0BH has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Beaumont School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Oakwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- LRERA0.9 km
- Kwik-Kitchen0.8 km
- The Speckled Hen0.6 km
- The Rats Castle0.8 km
- The Royston Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Fleetville Post Office0.9 km
- Jhoots Pharmacy0.3 km
- The Village Store1.0 km
- Oaklands Stores0.7 km
- Martins0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Lantern House0.8 km
- Harpers Kebab0.3 km
- ST Chi Oriental0.7 km
- Wongs Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Seaworld0.9 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 Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans1.8 km
- St Albans Abbey2.9 km
- Park Street3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Russet Drive0.1 km
- Russet Drive0.1 km
- Bramley Way0.2 km
- Hill End Lane0.2 km
- Industrial Estate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL40BH · Data under Open Government Licence