Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

HOUSE LANE, AL4 9EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOUSE LANE, AL4 9EL.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 9EL 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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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

AL4 9EL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £625k, 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £625k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 35.1% year-on-year.

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

AL4 9EL is a safe, established residential area on House Lane, 0.4km from Sandridge in Sandridge. Administratively it sits within Sandridge & Wheathampstead ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For families considering a move, AL4 9EL represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £625k, up 35.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 9EL are sourced from Output Area E00120524 (shared with 11 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 9EL. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 525,000

4 sales · Mean £ 518,750

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

Crime around AL4 9EL is moderate at 54 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Sandridge School

Good186 pupils0.3 km
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Sandringham School

Outstanding1673 pupils1.1 km
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Wheatfields Junior Mixed School

Good359 pupils1.3 km
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Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School

Outstanding318 pupils1.3 km
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Skyswood Primary & Nursery School

Outstanding1.4 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sandridge Village Stores0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Queens Head0.3 km
  • Sandridge Rovers Football Club0.4 km
  • The Green Man Ph0.4 km
  • The Rose and Crown0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans3.9 km
  • St Albans Abbey4.8 km
  • Harpenden5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodcock Hill Hail and Ride0.2 km
  • Woodcock Hill Hail and Ride0.2 km
  • Lyndon Mead0.2 km
  • Lyndon Mead0.3 km
  • St Leonard's Church0.4 km