Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

WETHERALL MEWS, AL1 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WETHERALL MEWS, AL1 1AS.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 77,600 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL1 1AS 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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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL1 1AS's low deprivation rank, 58% ownership, and £608k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £608k. Property prices are trending down 20.2% year-on-year.

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

AL1 1AS is a well-regarded residential area on Wetherall Mews, 0.8km from St. Albans in St Albans. Administratively it sits within St Peters ward and the St Albans constituency.

For families considering a move, AL1 1AS represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £608k, down 20.2% 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 AL1 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00120492 (shared with 12 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 AL1 1AS. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 750,000

3 sales · Mean £ 660,000

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

Crime around AL1 1AS is above average at 113 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 offences237
Anti-social behaviour132
Shoplifting127
Other theft51
Criminal damage and arson45

school Local Schools

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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils0.3 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils0.5 km
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Loreto College

Outstanding955 pupils0.6 km
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Alban City School

Good387 pupils0.6 km
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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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Maple Primary School

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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Muriel Green Nursery School

Good70 pupils0.9 km
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St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding454 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Alban's Well0.3 km
  • County Constitutional Club0.5 km
  • Craft and Cleaver0.7 km
  • Dylans0.5 km
  • Mad Squirrel Tap0.5 km
  • + 40 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.3 km
  • B&B0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Ballo Foods0.0 km
  • beyond living0.5 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.4 km
  • Wenzels The Bakers0.4 km
  • Shree Newsagents0.5 km
  • + 38 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

98 nearby
  • Ayos Restaurant0.5 km
  • Charlie's Coffee and Company & Mobile Coffee Van0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Crussh Juice Bars0.9 km
  • George Street Canteen0.5 km
  • + 93 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods0.3 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • H&H Food & Wine0.5 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Papa's Pizza0.2 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • H & H Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • H&H Pizza & Kebabs0.2 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans0.6 km
  • St Albans Abbey0.7 km
  • Park Street2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlborough Road0.1 km
  • Watson's Walk0.1 km
  • Cottonmill Crescent0.2 km
  • Lattimore Road0.3 km
  • The Peahen PH0.3 km