Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

THE SLYPE, AL4 8RZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SLYPE, AL4 8RZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

379

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 59,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 8RZ 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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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL4 8RZ combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£1.1M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

AL4 8RZ is a sought-after residential area on The Slype, 0.7km from Blackmore End in Blackmore End. Administratively it sits within Sandridge & Wheathampstead ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, AL4 8RZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 8RZ are sourced from Output Area E00120593 (shared with 15 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 8RZ. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,100,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

AL4 8RZ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Little LLama, Halfway House0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Mid-Herts Golf Club0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harpenden3.8 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway7.4 km
  • Welwyn North7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Broadway0.5 km
  • The Broadway0.5 km
  • The Slype0.5 km