Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

ROESTOCK LANE, AL4 0QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROESTOCK LANE, AL4 0QW.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL4 0QW's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £772k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £772k 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 0QW is a safe, established residential area on Roestock Lane, 0.1km from Bullen's Green in Colney Heath. Administratively it sits within Colney Heath ward and the St Albans constituency.

For serious buyers, AL4 0QW is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £772k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0QW are sourced from Output Area E00189442 (shared with 11 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 0QW. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

Detached

£ 970,000

3 sales · Mean £ 875,000

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

AL4 0QW has low crime rates — 41 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime4
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School

Good200 pupils1.2 km
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De Havilland Primary School

Inadequate440 pupils1.3 km
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Links Hatfield Academy

Inadequate12 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Spicefield Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Max's Kebab House0.9 km
  • Happy Valley0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Bishops Rise Service Station0.9 km
  • Bobs Family Butchers0.9 km
  • One Stop Shop0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welham Green2.5 km
  • Hatfield3.0 km
  • Brookmans Park3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Roestock Lane0.1 km
  • Roestock Lane0.1 km
  • Tudor Close0.4 km
  • Tudor Close0.5 km