The AL4 8HQ postcode is in St Albans, Hertfordshire postcode town, within East of England, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the AL4 8HQ area, explore the AL4 8HQ Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | AL4 |
| Ward | Sandridge & Wheathampstead |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Wheathampstead |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | St Albans |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Luton |
| Police Force | Hertfordshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Sandridge & Wheathampstead |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Hitchin and Harpenden |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 29648 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Self-sufficient retirement / Affluent communities / Rural-Urban Fringe, while the work-zone classification is Accessible countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is The Folly(0.10 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Cottages(0.10 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Harpenden(1.98 mi)
The nearest airport is Luton Airport Parkway(5.34 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | AL4 8AN (0.54 mi) | Details |
| Beech Hyde Primary School and NurseryPrimary, Good | 3-11 | AL4 8TP (0.97 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of AL48HQ is 346 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1409), Between 45 to 54 (1067), and Between 55 to 64 (869).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 304 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 22.
Regarding education, 141 adults have Level 4, while 36 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (478), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (193).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (167), followed by No religion (137).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (87) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (64), and Small employers and own account workers (39).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (519), and 376 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1707) and Middle East and Asia (44).