AL1 1DQ is a well-regarded residential area on Grove Road, 0.7km from St. Stephen's in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.
For serious buyers, AL1 1DQ is 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 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £433k. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00120563 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE ROAD, AL1 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, AL1 1DQ.
271
45
£ 72,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1DQ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL1 1DQ combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£433k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £433k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1DQ. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 433,000
4 sales · Mean £ 436,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL1 1DQ is moderate at 65 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.
school Local Schools
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Peter's School
Muriel Green Nursery School
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Alban City School
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Loreto College
The Marlborough Science Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.5 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
- Oliver Bonas0.5 km
- TK Maxx,0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- B&B0.8 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- The Farriers Arms0.6 km
- The Verulam0.6 km
- Hanks Dirty @ The Snug Bar0.5 km
- Punchin' Palooka0.6 km
- The Cock Inn0.9 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Bellacino's0.5 km
- Cafe Alfresco0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Crepeaffaire0.6 km
- Leafy0.5 km
- + 84 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Pizza GoGo0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Darlish Ice Cream0.5 km
- Fishy Plaice0.9 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey0.3 km
- St Albans1.1 km
- Park Street2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Belmont Hill0.1 km
- Belmont Hill0.1 km
- St Albans Abbey Railway Station0.1 km
- St Albans Abbey Railway Station0.2 km
- Abbey0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11DQ · Data under Open Government Licence