Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

BIRKLANDS LANE, AL1 1EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRKLANDS LANE, AL1 1EE.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: AL1 1EE 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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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL1 1EE's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £1.7M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.7M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL1 1EE is a sought-after residential area on Birklands Lane, 0.7km 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 1EE offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.7M. 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 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00120279 (shared with 26 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 1EE. 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

White / British78.1%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,372,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,372,500

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

AL1 1EE has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils0.8 km
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London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils1.1 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.2 km
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Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils1.3 km
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Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils1.4 km
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Cunningham Hill Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils1.4 km
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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cotlandswick Leisure Centre0.6 km
  • St Albans Community Fire Station0.7 km
  • ABA Market Research Ltd0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.2 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Shish & Grill0.9 km
  • Sapore D'Italia0.5 km
  • Duchess Of Delhi0.5 km
  • The Flaming Shack catering @ LRERA Club0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Vyas Food and Wine0.5 km
  • Loaf0.2 km
  • Wenzels the Bakers0.2 km
  • Colney Mini Market0.9 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • LRERA0.9 km
  • St Albans Irish Association0.4 km
  • London Colney Football Club0.4 km
  • Old Verulamians0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans2.3 km
  • Park Street2.4 km
  • St Albans Abbey2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ayletts Nurseries0.2 km
  • North Orbital Road0.2 km
  • Birklands Park0.3 km
  • North Orbital Road0.3 km
  • Birklands Park0.3 km