Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

RUSSET DRIVE, AL4 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSET DRIVE, AL4 0DD.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
workEmployment
3/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in AL4 0DD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

AL4 0DD is a safe, established residential area on Russet Drive, 0.2km from Hill End in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Hill End ward and the St Albans constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, AL4 0DD is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00120242 (shared with 11 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 0DD. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.0%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 850,000

2 sales · Mean £ 850,000

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

AL4 0DD has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences73
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime15
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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Links Academy

Good4 pupils0.4 km
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Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils0.6 km
P

Camp Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils0.7 km
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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Good970 pupils0.8 km
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Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils1.0 km
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Cunningham Hill Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils1.0 km
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Beaumont School

Outstanding1496 pupils1.0 km
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Oakwood Primary School

Outstanding317 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Harpers Kebab0.2 km
  • ST Chi Oriental0.7 km
  • Wongs Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Seaworld0.9 km
  • The Camp Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Oaklands Stores0.7 km
  • Martins0.9 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • St Albans Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Sutton Road Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Rats Castle0.9 km
  • LRERA0.9 km
  • Kwik-Kitchen0.9 km
  • The Speckled Hen0.7 km
  • The Royston Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • PattyStop0.9 km
  • Zaffran One0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans1.9 km
  • St Albans Abbey2.9 km
  • Park Street3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bramley Way0.1 km
  • Claughton Court0.2 km
  • Hill End Lane0.2 km
  • Claughton Court0.2 km
  • Russet Drive0.2 km