Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL5 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL5 1BL.

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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 1BL 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL5 1BL's low deprivation rank, 90% 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

AL5 1BL is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Bowling Alley in Harpenden. Administratively it sits within Harpenden South ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, AL5 1BL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 2 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 AL5 1BL 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 1BL. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

AL5 1BL has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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The Grove Junior School

Good347 pupils1.1 km
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St Dominic Catholic Primary School

Outstanding231 pupils1.1 km
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The Grove Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding315 pupils1.1 km
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High Beeches Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Carpenters Arms Ph0.6 km
  • The Plough and Harrow0.7 km
  • Harpenden Common Golf Club0.0 km
  • The Engineer Ph0.5 km
  • The Queens Head0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cafe Aroma0.7 km
  • Lazy Bear0.7 km
  • Well Bean Cafe (The Harpenden Trust)0.7 km
  • Sarakh0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • BENTOZO0.7 km
  • Emilio's0.7 km
  • Rice & Spice0.7 km
  • Skippers0.8 km
  • The Regent0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Jas News0.8 km
  • Jelleys Meats0.8 km
  • Co-op Food Harpenden0.7 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harpenden1.5 km
  • St Albans6.1 km
  • St Albans Abbey6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • West Common Way0.2 km
  • West Common Way0.2 km
  • St Albans Road0.4 km
  • St Albans Road0.4 km
  • Cross Lane0.5 km