Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

SANDPIT LANE, AL4 0BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

351

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 60,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 0BT 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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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL4 0BT combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£882k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £882k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 25.9% year-on-year.

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

AL4 0BT is a sought-after residential area on Sandpit Lane, 0.7km from Marshalswick in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm ward and the St Albans constituency.

For serious buyers, AL4 0BT is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £882k, up 25.9% year-on-year. 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 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00120408 (shared with 9 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 0BT. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.7%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 728,000

4 sales · Mean £ 766,000

Detached

£ 925,000

3 sales · Mean £ 983,333

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

AL4 0BT has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences19
Vehicle crime9
Other theft5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Oakwood Primary School

Outstanding317 pupils0.6 km
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Skyswood Primary & Nursery School

Outstanding0.7 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good0.7 km
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Beaumont School

Outstanding1496 pupils0.7 km
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Sandringham School

Outstanding1673 pupils1.2 km
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Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School

Outstanding318 pupils1.3 km
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Wheatfields Junior Mixed School

Good359 pupils1.3 km
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Fleetville Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding311 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • McColls0.6 km
  • Olive Natural Health (B Healthy)0.6 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.6 km
  • Crescent Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Central Off Licence0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Molen's0.6 km
  • Bengal Spice0.9 km
  • DavVero Restaurant0.7 km
  • Fade to Black0.5 km
  • Homewood Cafe0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Jersey Farm Chinese Cuisine0.9 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Bean Central0.7 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Blackberry Jack0.9 km
  • St Albans Lawn Tennis Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans2.4 km
  • St Albans Abbey3.5 km
  • Park Street4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Fernleys0.1 km
  • Ardens Way0.1 km
  • Ardens Way0.1 km
  • Damson Way0.2 km
  • Barnfield Road0.3 km