Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL4 8PG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL4 8PG.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 59,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 8PG 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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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL4 8PG's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 8PG is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Marford in Wheathampstead. Administratively it sits within Sandridge & Wheathampstead ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, AL4 8PG is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8PG are sourced from Output Area E00120584 (shared with 10 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 8PG. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

AL4 8PG has low crime rates — 23 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery

Good178 pupils0.2 km
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St Helen's Church of England Primary School

Good282 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Manor Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Slimming World Wheathamstead0.6 km
  • Brimarks0.8 km
  • Wheathampstead Post Office0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Miller & Carter (Wheathampstead)0.8 km
  • The Swan Public House0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Golden Elephant0.7 km
  • Le Moulin0.8 km
  • L'Olivo0.2 km
  • Nonno's Pizza0.7 km
  • The Reading Rooms0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wheathampstead Fryer0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harpenden4.6 km
  • Welwyn Garden City5.8 km
  • Welwyn6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Caesars Road0.2 km
  • Lamer Fields0.2 km
  • Caesars Road0.2 km
  • Conquerors Hill0.2 km
  • Offas Way0.2 km