Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

LOIRE MEWS, AL5 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOIRE MEWS, AL5 1DR.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 72,800 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL5 1DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL5 1DR combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£204k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £204k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 67.6% year-on-year.

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

AL5 1DR is a sought-after residential area on Loire Mews, 0.3km from Bowling Alley in Harpenden. Administratively it sits within Harpenden South ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, AL5 1DR is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £204k, up 67.6% year-on-year. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00120335 (shared with 10 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 1DR. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 216,250

8 sales · Mean £ 232,812

Terraced

£ 327,000

2 sales · Mean £ 327,000

Semi-Detached

£ 344,000

1 sales · Mean £ 344,000

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

AL5 1DR has low crime rates — 15 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting11
Vehicle crime9
Public order6

school Local Schools

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The Grove Junior School

Good347 pupils0.6 km
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The Grove Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding315 pupils0.6 km
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St Dominic Catholic Primary School

Outstanding231 pupils0.8 km
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High Beeches Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.0 km
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Crabtree Infants' School

Outstanding179 pupils1.2 km
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Crabtree Junior School

Outstanding256 pupils1.2 km
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Harpenden Academy

Good242 pupils1.3 km
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St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School

Good145 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Carpenters Arms Ph0.1 km
  • The Plough and Harrow0.2 km
  • The Silver Cup0.9 km
  • Harpenden Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Harpenden Common Golf Club0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cafe Aroma0.2 km
  • Fitt 410.9 km
  • Lazy Bear0.2 km
  • Well Bean Cafe (The Harpenden Trust)0.2 km
  • Rothamsted Restaurant & Conference Centre0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • BENTOZO0.2 km
  • Emilio's0.2 km
  • Rice & Spice0.2 km
  • Skippers0.3 km
  • The Regent0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Jas News0.3 km
  • Jelleys Meats0.3 km
  • Co-op Food Harpenden0.2 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harpenden1.1 km
  • St Albans6.4 km
  • St Albans Abbey6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Queens Road0.2 km
  • The Plough and Harrow PH0.2 km
  • The Plough and Harrow PH0.2 km
  • Queens Road0.2 km
  • Longfield Road0.3 km