AL4 0BA is a safe, established residential area on Russet Drive, 0.4km from Hill End in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Hill End ward and the St Albans constituency.
For families considering a move, AL4 0BA represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00120256 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSSET DRIVE, AL4 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSET DRIVE, AL4 0BA.
510
37
£ 0 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
AL4 0BA is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 0BA. The average age is 36.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 0BA has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Links Academy
Windermere Primary School
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Beaumont School
Oakwood Primary School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- LRERA1.0 km
- Kwik-Kitchen0.8 km
- The Speckled Hen0.6 km
- The Rats Castle0.8 km
- The Royston Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Fleetville Post Office0.9 km
- Jhoots Pharmacy0.3 km
- Oaklands Stores0.6 km
- Martins0.9 km
- Spar0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Lantern House0.8 km
- Harpers Kebab0.3 km
- ST Chi Oriental0.6 km
- Wongs Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Seaworld0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- PattyStop0.8 km
- Souvlaki City0.9 km
- Nonno's Pizza0.9 km
- Zaffran One0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans1.8 km
- St Albans Abbey2.9 km
- Park Street3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Russet Drive0.1 km
- Russet Drive0.1 km
- Bramley Way0.2 km
- Hill End Lane0.2 km
- Industrial Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL40BA · Data under Open Government Licence