Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

PRINCESS DIANA DRIVE, AL4 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS DIANA DRIVE, AL4 0DG.

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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 0DG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £688k, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £688k 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 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Princess Diana Drive, 0.3km from Hill End in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Hill End ward and the St Albans constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £688k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0DG 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 0DG. 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

£ 688,000

1 sales · Mean £ 688,000

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

AL4 0DG has low crime rates — 31 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson16
Burglary14
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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Links Academy

Good4 pupils0.1 km
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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Good970 pupils0.5 km
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Beaumont School

Outstanding1496 pupils0.8 km
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Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils0.9 km
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Oakwood Primary School

Outstanding317 pupils1.0 km
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Camp Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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Fleetville Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding311 pupils1.2 km
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Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Oaklands Stores0.5 km
  • Betty's Bargains0.5 km
  • Jhoots Pharmacy0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Wongs Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Lantern House1.0 km
  • Harpers Kebab0.5 km
  • ST Chi Oriental0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Royston Club0.9 km
  • Kwik-Kitchen1.0 km
  • The Speckled Hen0.5 km
  • The Rats Castle1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Zaffran One1.0 km
  • PattyStop1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans2.1 km
  • St Albans Abbey3.2 km
  • Park Street3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Princess Diana Drive0.1 km
  • Princess Diana Drive0.1 km
  • Marconi Way0.2 km
  • Russet Drive0.3 km
  • Russet Drive0.4 km