AL1 1JA is a safe, established residential area on Greenbanks, 1.0km from Fleetville in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.
For serious buyers, AL1 1JA is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £635k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL1 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00120264 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENBANKS, AL1 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENBANKS, AL1 1JA.
356
38
£ 57,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL1 1JA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
AL1 1JA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £635k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £635k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL1 1JA. The average age is 38.2. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 630,000
2 sales · Mean £ 630,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL1 1JA has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
St Peter's School
Loreto College
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Fleetville Junior School
Samuel Ryder Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Mediterranean Boucherie0.9 km
- St Albans Pharmacy0.8 km
- Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane0.8 km
- Ballo Foods0.9 km
- Shree Newsagents0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- B&B0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Cafe Alfresco0.8 km
- The Odyssey Cinema0.8 km
- Ayos Restaurant0.7 km
- Charlie's Coffee and Company & Mobile Coffee Van0.8 km
- Murgano's Peri Peri0.8 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- H&H Food & Wine0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Med Grill0.9 km
- Pizza GoGo0.9 km
- Papa's Pizza0.8 km
- Chinese Express0.9 km
- Coddess Fish and Chips0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- County Constitutional Club0.6 km
- The White Hart Tap1.0 km
- Hatfield Road Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- The Beehive Ph0.9 km
- The Farmers Boy Ph0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans0.5 km
- St Albans Abbey1.2 km
- Park Street2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cunningham Avenue0.1 km
- Cunningham Avenue0.2 km
- Grosvenor Road0.2 km
- Grosvenor Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL11JA · Data under Open Government Licence