Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

WAIN CLOSE, AL1 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAIN CLOSE, AL1 1AW.

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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 1AW 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

AL1 1AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £536k, 70% 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. Property prices are trending down 52.2% year-on-year.

home £536,416 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL1 1AW is a safe, established residential area on Wain Close, 0.8km from Sopwell in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.

For families considering a move, AL1 1AW represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £536k, down 52.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL1 1AW 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 1AW. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 452,500

20 sales · Mean £ 461,881

Detached

£ 903,500

3 sales · Mean £ 914,000

Semi-Detached

£ 720,000

3 sales · Mean £ 710,000

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

AL1 1AW has low crime rates — 24 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.

Vehicle crime28
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Cunningham Hill Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils0.6 km
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Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils0.6 km
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Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils0.8 km
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St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding454 pupils0.9 km
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Camp Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils1.1 km
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Fleetville Junior School

Outstanding359 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • St Albans Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane0.7 km
  • Vyas Food and Wine0.9 km
  • Martins0.7 km
  • Esso St Albans Asda on the Move1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • B&B0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Duchess Of Delhi0.9 km
  • The Flaming Shack catering @ LRERA Club1.0 km
  • Sapore D'Italia0.9 km
  • Seaworld0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • County Constitutional Club0.9 km
  • LRERA1.0 km
  • Verulam Golf Club0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • ABA Market Research Ltd0.6 km
  • Cottonmill Community & Cycling Centre0.7 km
  • Lebanese Kitchen1.0 km
  • St Albans Community Fire Station0.8 km
  • Compass Catering @ Deloitte LLP0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans0.8 km
  • St Albans Abbey1.4 km
  • Park Street2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cunningham Avenue0.2 km
  • Cunningham Avenue0.2 km
  • Mile House Lane0.4 km
  • Mile House Lane0.5 km