AL4 9AR is a sought-after residential area on Bishops Close, 0.9km from Marshalswick in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Marshalswick West ward and the St Albans constituency.
For families considering a move, AL4 9AR represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £649k, down 7.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for AL4 9AR are sourced from Output Area E00120397 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BISHOPS CLOSE, AL4 9AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPS CLOSE, AL4 9AR.
339
41
£ 60,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL4 9AR 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL4 9AR combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£649k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £649k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 9AR. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 516,666
Semi-Detached
£ 650,000
5 sales · Mean £ 635,990
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 9AR has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
Sandringham School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Bernards Heath Junior School
St Albans Girls' School
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Nouvelle Lounge0.9 km
- Carpenters Nursery, Farm Shop & The Potting Shed Cafe0.4 km
- Molen's1.0 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- DavVero Restaurant0.9 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Heaven is a Cupcake0.8 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.5 km
- Shell / Londis MFG King William0.5 km
- Hampergifts.co.uk0.8 km
- McColls1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- St Albans Community Food Pantry0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The King William IV0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Gourmet Kitchen0.6 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Master Fryer0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Appleside B & B0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans2.5 km
- St Albans Abbey3.3 km
- Park Street5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sandridge Gate Business Centre0.1 km
- Sandridge Gate Business Centre0.1 km
- Sandringham Crescent0.3 km
- Sandringham Crescent0.3 km
- Centrebus Depot0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL49AR · Data under Open Government Licence