Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

EDISON CLOSE, AL4 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDISON CLOSE, AL4 0DE.

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Population

510

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson23
Vehicle crime15
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Links Academy

Good4 pupils0.5 km
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Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils0.5 km
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Camp Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils0.7 km
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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Good970 pupils0.9 km
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Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils0.9 km
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Cunningham Hill Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils0.9 km
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Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils1.0 km
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Beaumont School

Outstanding1496 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • PattyStop0.9 km
  • Souvlaki City1.0 km
  • Nonno's Pizza1.0 km
  • Zaffran One0.9 km
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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