AL1 1EA is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.8km from North Cottages in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL1, AL1 1EA offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £888k. 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00120279 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, AL1 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, AL1 1EA.
319
47
£ 57,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1EA 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 1EA combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£888k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £888k 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 1EA. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,100,000
Semi-Detached
£ 817,500
3 sales · Mean £ 869,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL1 1EA has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Samuel Ryder Academy
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
Windermere Primary School
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cotlandswick Leisure Centre0.5 km
- St Albans Community Fire Station0.8 km
- ABA Market Research Ltd0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Shish & Grill0.8 km
- Sapore D'Italia0.6 km
- Duchess Of Delhi0.6 km
- The Flaming Shack catering @ LRERA Club1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Cold Candy1.0 km
- Vyas Food and Wine0.6 km
- Loaf0.1 km
- Wenzels the Bakers0.2 km
- Colney Mini Market0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- LRERA1.0 km
- St Albans Irish Association0.4 km
- London Colney Football Club0.4 km
- Old Verulamians0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans2.4 km
- Park Street2.5 km
- St Albans Abbey2.9 km
Bus Stops
- North Orbital Road0.1 km
- Ayletts Nurseries0.2 km
- North Orbital Road0.2 km
- Birklands Park0.3 km
- Birklands Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11EA · Data under Open Government Licence