AL1 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Old Mile House Court, 0.8km from Sopwell in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.
For serious buyers, AL1 1AR is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k. 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 AL1 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00120276 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD MILE HOUSE COURT, AL1 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MILE HOUSE COURT, AL1 1AR.
321
43
£ 57,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
AL1 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £380k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1AR. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 387,500
13 sales · Mean £ 387,076
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL1 1AR has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Samuel Ryder Academy
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Windermere Primary School
Camp Primary and Nursery School
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Fleetville Junior School
St Peter's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Martins0.6 km
- Vyas Food and Wine0.5 km
- St Albans Pharmacy0.6 km
- Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane0.6 km
- The Village Store0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Verulam Golf Club0.7 km
- LRERA0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- St Albans Community Fire Station0.4 km
- ABA Market Research Ltd0.2 km
- Cottonmill Community & Cycling Centre1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Seaworld0.6 km
- Sapore D'Italia0.5 km
- Duchess Of Delhi0.5 km
- The Flaming Shack catering @ LRERA Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans1.2 km
- St Albans Abbey1.8 km
- Park Street2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mile House Lane0.0 km
- Mile House Lane0.1 km
- Drakes Drive0.4 km
- Drakes Drive0.4 km
- Samuel Ryder Academy0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11AR · Data under Open Government Licence