AL4 0DW is a sought-after residential area on Cedarwood Drive, 0.7km from Oaklands in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Hill End ward and the St Albans constituency.
For serious buyers, AL4 0DW is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £400k, up 116.2% 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 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00120185 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CEDARWOOD DRIVE, AL4 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CEDARWOOD DRIVE, AL4 0DW.
312
36
£ 72,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL4 0DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL4 0DW combines high owner-occupation (63%), strong property values (£400k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 116.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 0DW. The average age is 35.6. 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
Terraced
£ 536,000
3 sales · Mean £ 533,666
Flat
£ 264,625
8 sales · Mean £ 275,031
Semi-Detached
£ 682,000
1 sales · Mean £ 682,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 0DW has low crime rates — 31 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.
school Local Schools
Links Academy
Beaumont School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Oakwood Primary School
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
Windermere Primary School
Fleetville Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Oaklands Stores0.1 km
- Betty's Bargains0.1 km
- Jhoots Pharmacy0.8 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Central Off Licence0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Wongs Fish and Chips0.1 km
- Bean Central0.8 km
- Lantern House0.9 km
- Harpers Kebab0.8 km
- ST Chi Oriental0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Royston Club1.0 km
- Kwik-Kitchen0.9 km
- The Speckled Hen0.2 km
- The Rats Castle0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Zaffran One0.9 km
- PattyStop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans2.1 km
- St Albans Abbey3.3 km
- Park Street4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wynches Farm Drive0.1 km
- Wynches Farm Drive0.1 km
- Marconi Way0.2 km
- Colney Heath Lane0.2 km
- Princess Diana Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL40DW · Data under Open Government Licence