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.
DOLPHIN YARD, AL1 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOLPHIN YARD, AL1 1EX.
376
36
£ 77,600 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Peter's School
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Alban City School
Muriel Green Nursery School
Loreto College
Maple Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: AL11EX · Data under Open Government Licence