AL4 0DQ is a safe, established residential area on Princess Diana 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 0DQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £585k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00120257 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS DIANA DRIVE, AL4 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS DIANA DRIVE, AL4 0DQ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL4 0DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
AL4 0DQ has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 0DQ. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 585,000
1 sales · Mean £ 585,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 0DQ has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Links Academy
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Windermere Primary School
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Beaumont School
Oakwood Primary School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Oaklands Stores0.6 km
- Betty's Bargains0.6 km
- Jhoots Pharmacy0.4 km
- Sutton Road Convenience Store1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Wongs Fish and Chips0.6 km
- TGF Pizza Ltd1.0 km
- Lantern House1.0 km
- Harpers Kebab0.4 km
- ST Chi Oriental0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Royston Club0.8 km
- The Plough PH1.0 km
- Kwik-Kitchen1.0 km
- The Speckled Hen0.6 km
- The Rats Castle1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Zaffran One1.0 km
- PattyStop1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans2.0 km
- St Albans Abbey3.1 km
- Park Street3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Princess Diana Drive0.2 km
- Princess Diana Drive0.2 km
- Russet Drive0.3 km
- Russet Drive0.3 km
- Bramley Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL40DQ · Data under Open Government Licence