Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL1 1EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL1 1EG.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

319

cake
Avg Age

47

payments
Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

work
Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: AL1 1EG 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.

shieldSafety
4/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
5/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL1 1EG 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.

shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL1 1EG is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from North Cottages in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.

For serious buyers, AL1 1EG 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 29 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 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00120279 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1EG. 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%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

AL1 1EG has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5
Vehicle crime4
Public order2

school Local Schools

S

Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils0.9 km
P

London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils1.0 km
P

Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.1 km
P

Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils1.3 km
P

Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils1.5 km
P

Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils1.6 km
P

Cunningham Hill Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cotlandswick Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • Cinnamon Lounge0.7 km
  • Legends Cafe0.8 km
  • St Albans Community Fire Station0.8 km
  • ABA Market Research Ltd1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Shish & Grill0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.0 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.7 km
  • Sapore D'Italia0.6 km
  • Duchess Of Delhi0.6 km
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Loaf0.1 km
  • Wenzels the Bakers0.0 km
  • Colney Mini Market0.8 km
  • Lawrence Auto Services1.0 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • London Colney Football Club0.3 km
  • Old Verulamians0.3 km
  • St Albans Irish Association0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Park Street2.3 km
  • St Albans2.4 km
  • St Albans Abbey2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ayletts Nurseries0.1 km
  • North Orbital Road0.3 km
  • North Orbital Road0.4 km
  • Birklands Park0.4 km
  • Birklands Park0.5 km