Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

MAGNOLIA GARDENS, AL1 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGNOLIA GARDENS, AL1 1AT.

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Population

467

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL1 1AT 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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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL1 1AT combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.2M 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

AL1 1AT is a safe, established residential area on Magnolia Gardens, 0.8km from Camp, The in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.

For families considering a move, AL1 1AT represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for AL1 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00120267 (shared with 11 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 1AT. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.0%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 1,186,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,186,000

Detached

£ 1,230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,230,000

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

AL1 1AT has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime30
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences5

school Local Schools

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Cunningham Hill Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils0.5 km
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Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils0.5 km
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Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils0.7 km
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Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils0.8 km
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Camp Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils0.8 km
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St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding454 pupils0.9 km
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Fleetville Junior School

Outstanding359 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • St Albans Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane0.5 km
  • Vyas Food and Wine0.8 km
  • Martins0.5 km
  • The Village Store0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • B&B1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Duchess Of Delhi0.8 km
  • The Flaming Shack catering @ LRERA Club0.8 km
  • Sapore D'Italia0.8 km
  • Seaworld0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • County Constitutional Club1.0 km
  • LRERA0.8 km
  • Verulam Golf Club0.5 km
  • The Royston Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • ABA Market Research Ltd0.5 km
  • Cottonmill Community & Cycling Centre0.9 km
  • St Albans Community Fire Station0.7 km
  • Compass Catering @ Deloitte LLP0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans0.9 km
  • St Albans Abbey1.6 km
  • Park Street2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Mile House Lane0.2 km
  • Cunningham Avenue0.3 km
  • Mile House Lane0.4 km
  • Cunningham Avenue0.4 km
  • Wingate Way0.5 km