Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

SANDPIT LANE, AL4 0BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0BW 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 0BW combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£850k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £850k 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 0BW 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.

For serious buyers, AL4 0BW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k. 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 0BW 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 0BW. 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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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

Detached

£ 850,000

1 sales · Mean £ 850,000

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

AL4 0BW has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft52
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences19
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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Oakwood Primary School

Outstanding317 pupils0.6 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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Verulam School

Good1081 pupils0.8 km
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Skyswood Primary & Nursery School

Outstanding0.9 km
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Fleetville Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding311 pupils0.9 km
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Fleetville Junior School

Outstanding359 pupils1.0 km
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Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School

Outstanding318 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Olive Natural Health (B Healthy)0.5 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.5 km
  • Fleetville Post Office0.9 km
  • Central Off Licence0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 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 Club0.3 km
  • The Rats Castle0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Appleside B & B0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans1.9 km
  • St Albans Abbey3.0 km
  • Park Street4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechwood Ave0.0 km
  • Beechwood Ave0.1 km
  • Sandpit Lane0.1 km
  • Chestnut Drive0.2 km
  • Chestnut Drive0.2 km