Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL1 1JD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

366

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 58,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL1 1JD 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.

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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL1 1JD combines high owner-occupation (74%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

AL1 1JD is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from St. Albans in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Sopwell ward and the St Albans constituency.

For serious buyers, AL1 1JD is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% 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 34 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 1JD are sourced from Output Area E00120543 (shared with 39 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 1JD. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

AL1 1JD has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour54
Violence and sexual offences40
Vehicle crime31
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils0.6 km
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St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding454 pupils0.7 km
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Loreto College

Outstanding955 pupils0.9 km
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Cunningham Hill Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils1.0 km
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Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils1.0 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils1.1 km
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Alban City School

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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Mandeville Primary School

Good427 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Asian Food Stores0.9 km
  • Madina Halal Meat0.8 km
  • Artoplasia Greek Bakery1.0 km
  • Mediterranean Boucherie0.9 km
  • SM & SONS FOOD AND WINE1.0 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • St Albans City Football Club1.0 km
  • Alban's Well1.0 km
  • County Constitutional Club0.4 km
  • The Garibaldi Ph0.8 km
  • The Mermaid Ph1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Laurel House0.9 km
  • Nino0.8 km
  • Cafe Alfresco0.7 km
  • The Odyssey Cinema0.5 km
  • Verdi's1.0 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • B&B0.3 km
  • Travelodge1.0 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • H&H Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Med Grill0.9 km
  • Pizza GoGo0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Papa's Pizza0.5 km
  • Chikizza1.0 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans0.4 km
  • St Albans Abbey1.0 km
  • Park Street2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Grosvenor Road0.0 km
  • Grosvenor Road0.1 km
  • Cunningham Avenue0.3 km
  • Alma Road0.3 km
  • Cunningham Avenue0.4 km