AL4 0BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Oaklands in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Hill End ward and the St Albans constituency.
For families considering a move, AL4 0BQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00120248 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL4 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL4 0BQ.
261
44
£ 0 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL4 0BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates AL4 0BQ — age 44, 74% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 0BQ. The average age is 44.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 0BQ has low crime rates — 31 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
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Links Academy
Beaumont School
Oakwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- ST Chi Oriental0.8 km
- Wongs Fish and Chips0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Plough PH1.0 km
- The Speckled Hen1.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Oaklands Stores0.8 km
- Homebase0.5 km
- Betty's Bargains0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Cafe Pausa @ Dunelm Mill0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans2.9 km
- St Albans Abbey4.0 km
- Park Street4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Nicholas Breakspear School0.1 km
- Nicholas Breakspear School0.2 km
- Nicholas Breakspear School Grounds0.2 km
- Ryecroft Court0.4 km
- Ryecroft Court0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL40BQ · Data under Open Government Licence