Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

CRAVELLS ROAD, AL5 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAVELLS ROAD, AL5 1BH.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 72,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL5 1BH 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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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL5 1BH combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£685k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £685k 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

AL5 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Cravells Road, 0.4km from Bowling Alley in Harpenden. Administratively it sits within Harpenden South ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, AL5 1BH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £685k. 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 AL5 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00120338 (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 AL5 1BH. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 685,000

1 sales · Mean £ 685,000

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

AL5 1BH has low crime rates — 14 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting11
Vehicle crime7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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The Grove Junior School

Good347 pupils0.7 km
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The Grove Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding315 pupils0.8 km
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St Dominic Catholic Primary School

Outstanding231 pupils0.8 km
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High Beeches Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.2 km
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Crabtree Infants' School

Outstanding179 pupils1.3 km
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Crabtree Junior School

Outstanding256 pupils1.3 km
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Harpenden Academy

Good242 pupils1.4 km
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St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School

Good145 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Carpenters Arms Ph0.2 km
  • The Plough and Harrow0.4 km
  • The Silver Cup1.0 km
  • Harpenden Common Golf Club0.4 km
  • The Engineer Ph0.1 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cafe Aroma0.4 km
  • Fitt 410.9 km
  • Lazy Bear0.3 km
  • Well Bean Cafe (The Harpenden Trust)0.4 km
  • Rothamsted Restaurant & Conference Centre0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • BENTOZO0.4 km
  • Emilio's0.4 km
  • Rice & Spice0.3 km
  • Skippers0.4 km
  • The Regent0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Jas News0.4 km
  • Jelleys Meats0.4 km
  • Co-op Food Harpenden0.4 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harpenden1.2 km
  • St Albans6.3 km
  • St Albans Abbey6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Queens Road0.2 km
  • Queens Road0.2 km
  • The Plough and Harrow PH0.3 km
  • The Plough and Harrow PH0.3 km
  • St Albans Road0.4 km