AL4 0BD is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Hill End in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Hill End ward and the St Albans constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, AL4 0BD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00120257 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL4 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL4 0BD.
476
33
£ 0 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL4 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 59% of tenure in AL4 0BD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 0BD. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 0BD 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
Beaumont School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Oakwood Primary School
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Fleetville Post Office0.9 km
- Jhoots Pharmacy0.4 km
- Central Off Licence1.0 km
- Oaklands Stores0.6 km
- Martins0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kwik-Kitchen0.7 km
- The Speckled Hen0.6 km
- The Rats Castle0.7 km
- The Royston Club0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Lantern House0.7 km
- Harpers Kebab0.4 km
- ST Chi Oriental0.6 km
- Wongs Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Seaworld0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- PattyStop0.7 km
- Souvlaki City0.9 km
- Nonno's Pizza0.9 km
- Zaffran One0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans1.8 km
- St Albans Abbey2.9 km
- Park Street3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Russet Drive0.0 km
- Russet Drive0.1 km
- Bramley Way0.2 km
- Hill End Lane0.3 km
- Industrial Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL40BD · Data under Open Government Licence