Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

SANDPIT LANE, AL4 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDPIT LANE, AL4 0BP.

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Population

388

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 80,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 0BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL4 0BP combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£1.3M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

AL4 0BP is a sought-after residential area on Sandpit Lane, 0.5km from Marshalswick in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Marshalswick West ward and the St Albans constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL4, AL4 0BP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 95% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00120425 (shared with 16 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 0BP. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.4%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 1,640,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,640,000

Detached

£ 1,220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,178,333

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

AL4 0BP has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft53
Anti-social behaviour33
Violence and sexual offences33
Shoplifting23
Vehicle crime18

school Local Schools

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Oakwood Primary School

Outstanding317 pupils0.5 km
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Beaumont School

Outstanding1496 pupils0.7 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good0.7 km
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Skyswood Primary & Nursery School

Outstanding0.8 km
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Verulam School

Good1081 pupils1.0 km
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Fleetville Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding311 pupils1.0 km
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Fleetville Junior School

Outstanding359 pupils1.1 km
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Sandringham School

Outstanding1673 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Olive Natural Health (B Healthy)0.5 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.5 km
  • Central Off Licence0.4 km
  • Spar0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Molen's0.5 km
  • DavVero Restaurant0.5 km
  • Fade to Black0.4 km
  • Homewood Cafe0.5 km
  • PattyStop0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Lantern House0.9 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • The Kebab Shop0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Kwik-Kitchen0.9 km
  • St Albans Lawn Tennis Club0.2 km
  • The Rats Castle0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Appleside B & B0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans2.0 km
  • St Albans Abbey3.1 km
  • Park Street4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechwood Ave0.1 km
  • Damson Way0.1 km
  • Damson Way0.2 km
  • Sandpit Lane0.2 km
  • Beechwood Ave0.2 km