Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

KINGFISHER CLOSE, AL4 8JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGFISHER CLOSE, AL4 8JJ.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 59,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 8JJ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

AL4 8JJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £538k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £538k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL4 8JJ is a sought-after residential area on Kingfisher Close, 0.3km from Wheathampstead in Wheathampstead. Administratively it sits within Sandridge & Wheathampstead ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, AL4 8JJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £538k. 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 8JJ are sourced from Output Area E00120595 (shared with 27 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 8JJ. The average age is 53.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 418,000

7 sales · Mean £ 415,468

Detached

£ 690,000

4 sales · Mean £ 728,750

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

AL4 8JJ has low crime rates — 25 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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St Helen's Church of England Primary School

Good282 pupils0.6 km
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Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery

Good178 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Manor Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Slimming World Wheathamstead0.9 km
  • Brimarks0.1 km
  • Wheathampstead Post Office0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Miller & Carter (Wheathampstead)0.2 km
  • The Swan Public House0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Golden Elephant0.3 km
  • Le Moulin0.1 km
  • L'Olivo0.9 km
  • Nonno's Pizza0.3 km
  • The Reading Rooms0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wheathampstead Fryer0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harpenden4.0 km
  • Welwyn Garden City6.5 km
  • Welwyn7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Rose Lane0.1 km
  • Rose Lane0.1 km
  • Garden Court0.2 km
  • St Helen's Church0.3 km
  • St Helen's Church0.3 km