Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

HATFIELD ROAD, AL4 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HATFIELD ROAD, AL4 0DU.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 72,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 0DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

AL4 0DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 38.1% year-on-year.

home £1,034,375 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL4 0DU is a sought-after residential area on Hatfield Road, 0.9km from The Camp in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Clarence ward and the St Albans constituency.

For serious buyers, AL4 0DU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M, up 38.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00120186 (shared with 7 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 0DU. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 990,000

9 sales · Mean £ 1,026,111

Semi-Detached

£ 785,000

11 sales · Mean £ 889,945

Terraced

£ 700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 700,000

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

AL4 0DU has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Vehicle crime21
Anti-social behaviour20
Burglary13
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Beaumont School

Outstanding1496 pupils0.4 km
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Oakwood Primary School

Outstanding317 pupils0.5 km
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Links Academy

Good4 pupils0.7 km
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Fleetville Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding311 pupils0.7 km
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Camp Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils0.8 km
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Fleetville Junior School

Outstanding359 pupils0.8 km
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Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils1.0 km
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Verulam School

Good1081 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Oasis0.9 km
  • Tavah0.8 km
  • Nonno's Pizza0.6 km
  • The Beech Tree Cafe0.8 km
  • Zaffran One0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Al Barka Mini Market0.9 km
  • Fleetville Post Office0.6 km
  • Jhoots Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Andrew & Co0.8 km
  • Betty's Bargains0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Kwik-Kitchen0.4 km
  • The Speckled Hen0.4 km
  • The Royston Club0.7 km
  • The Rats Castle0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Lantern House0.4 km
  • TGF Pizza Ltd0.7 km
  • Bean Central0.5 km
  • Omsins Thai Takeaway0.9 km
  • Wongs Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans1.7 km
  • St Albans Abbey2.9 km
  • Park Street3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Oakwood Drive0.1 km
  • Oakwood Drive0.1 km
  • Ashley Road0.2 km
  • Oakdene Way0.2 km
  • Oakdene Way0.3 km