AL1 1DS is a sought-after residential area on Green Lane Cottages, 0.4km from North Cottages in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.
For serious buyers, AL1 1DS is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00120279 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN LANE COTTAGES, AL1 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE COTTAGES, AL1 1DS.
319
47
£ 57,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1DS 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 1DS combines high owner-occupation (91%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1DS. The average age is 46.5. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL1 1DS has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Samuel Ryder Academy
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Windermere Primary School
Mandeville Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Duchess Of Delhi0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Sapore D'Italia0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- St Albans Community Fire Station0.7 km
- ABA Market Research Ltd0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.6 km
- The Coffee Shop @ Maidenhead Aquatic0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Loaf0.8 km
- Wenzels the Bakers0.8 km
- Vyas Food and Wine0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- London Colney Football Club0.9 km
- Old Verulamians0.9 km
- St Albans Irish Association0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street1.7 km
- St Albans1.9 km
- St Albans Abbey2.1 km
Bus Stops
- North Orbital Road0.2 km
- North Orbital Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11DS · Data under Open Government Licence