AL1 1BZ is a well-regarded residential area on Holywell Hill, 1.0km from St. Albans in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.
For renters and young professionals, AL1 1BZ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (152 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00120568 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLYWELL HILL, AL1 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLYWELL HILL, AL1 1BZ.
291
43
£ 72,200 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1BZ 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.
Area Character
AL1 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £158k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1BZ. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 158,000
1 sales · Mean £ 158,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL1 1BZ are high at 152 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Peter's School
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Muriel Green Nursery School
Alban City School
Loreto College
Maple Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Alban's Well0.3 km
- Ashwell House0.8 km
- County Constitutional Club0.8 km
- Craft and Cleaver0.6 km
- Dylans0.2 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.1 km
- B&B0.7 km
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Ballo Foods0.4 km
- beyond living0.2 km
- Simmons Bakers0.1 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.2 km
- Shree Newsagents0.8 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Ayos Restaurant0.8 km
- Charlie's Coffee and Company & Mobile Coffee Van0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Crussh Juice Bars0.7 km
- George Street Canteen0.2 km
- + 89 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Iceland Foods0.6 km
- H&H Food & Wine0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Papa's Pizza0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- H & H Fried Chicken0.8 km
- H&H Pizza & Kebabs0.5 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey0.7 km
- St Albans0.9 km
- Park Street2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- The Peahen PH0.1 km
- The Peahen PH0.1 km
- Abbey0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11BZ · Data under Open Government Licence