Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL1 1HP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

292

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 58,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL1 1HP 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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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL1 1HP combines high owner-occupation (57%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.

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

AL1 1HP is a well-regarded residential area located 0.8km from St. Stephen's in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Sopwell ward and the St Albans constituency.

For serious buyers, AL1 1HP is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1HP are sourced from Output Area E00120561 (shared with 11 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 1HP. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

Crime around AL1 1HP is above average at 94 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 offences150
Shoplifting100
Anti-social behaviour82
Other theft33
Criminal damage and arson29

school Local Schools

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

Good187 pupils0.1 km
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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils0.4 km
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Muriel Green Nursery School

Good70 pupils0.8 km
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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good201 pupils0.8 km
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Alban City School

Good387 pupils0.9 km
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Loreto College

Outstanding955 pupils1.0 km
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St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils1.1 km
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Maple Primary School

Good250 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.4 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.5 km
  • TK Maxx,0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • B&B0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • The Farriers Arms0.6 km
  • The Verulam0.6 km
  • Hanks Dirty @ The Snug Bar0.4 km
  • Punchin' Palooka0.5 km
  • The Cock Inn0.8 km
  • + 38 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

92 nearby
  • Bellacino's0.4 km
  • Cafe Alfresco0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.5 km
  • Leafy0.5 km
  • + 87 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Pizza GoGo0.5 km
  • Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Darlish Ice Cream0.5 km
  • Fishy Plaice0.9 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • H&H Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey0.3 km
  • St Albans1.0 km
  • Park Street2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Belmont Hill0.0 km
  • Belmont Hill0.1 km
  • Abbey0.2 km
  • St Albans Abbey Railway Station0.2 km
  • Abbey0.2 km