Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

DOLPHIN YARD, AL1 1EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOLPHIN YARD, AL1 1EX.

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Population

376

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 77,600 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL1 1EX 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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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 36, AL1 1EX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £505k.

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

AL1 1EX is a well-regarded residential area on Dolphin Yard, 0.9km from St. Albans in St Albans. Administratively it sits within St Peters ward and the St Albans constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £505k. 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 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00120491 (shared with 28 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 1EX. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 505,000

4 sales · Mean £ 477,500

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

Crime around AL1 1EX is above average at 131 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences258
Shoplifting183
Anti-social behaviour159
Other theft54
Public order53

school Local Schools

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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils0.5 km
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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good201 pupils0.6 km
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Alban City School

Good387 pupils0.6 km
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Muriel Green Nursery School

Good70 pupils0.6 km
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Loreto College

Outstanding955 pupils0.7 km
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Maple Primary School

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • Alban's Well0.3 km
  • Ashwell House0.9 km
  • County Constitutional Club0.8 km
  • Craft and Cleaver0.6 km
  • Dylans0.2 km
  • + 38 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.1 km
  • B&B0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Ballo Foods0.3 km
  • beyond living0.2 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.2 km
  • Wenzels The Bakers0.2 km
  • Shree Newsagents0.7 km
  • + 38 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

94 nearby
  • Ayos Restaurant0.7 km
  • Charlie's Coffee and Company & Mobile Coffee Van0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Crussh Juice Bars0.8 km
  • George Street Canteen0.2 km
  • + 89 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Iceland Foods0.6 km
  • H&H Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Papa's Pizza0.4 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • H & H Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • H&H Pizza & Kebabs0.4 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey0.6 km
  • St Albans0.9 km
  • Park Street2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Peahen PH0.1 km
  • The Peahen PH0.1 km
  • Abbey0.1 km
  • Abbey0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km