AL4 0DE is a safe, established residential area on Edison Close, 0.3km from Hill End in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Hill End ward and the St Albans constituency.
For families considering a move, AL4 0DE represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £730k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00120256 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDISON CLOSE, AL4 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDISON CLOSE, AL4 0DE.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
AL4 0DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £730k, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £730k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 0DE. The average age is 36.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 730,000
1 sales · Mean £ 730,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 0DE has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
Links Academy
Windermere Primary School
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Samuel Ryder Academy
Beaumont School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Harpers Kebab0.1 km
- ST Chi Oriental0.8 km
- Wongs Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Seaworld0.8 km
- The Camp Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Oaklands Stores0.8 km
- Martins0.8 km
- Spar0.9 km
- St Albans Pharmacy0.8 km
- Sutton Road Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Rats Castle0.9 km
- LRERA0.8 km
- Kwik-Kitchen0.9 km
- The Speckled Hen0.8 km
- The Royston Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- PattyStop0.9 km
- Souvlaki City1.0 km
- Nonno's Pizza1.0 km
- Zaffran One0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans1.8 km
- St Albans Abbey2.9 km
- Park Street3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bramley Way0.1 km
- Claughton Court0.1 km
- Claughton Court0.1 km
- Hill End Lane0.1 km
- Russet Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL40DE · Data under Open Government Licence