Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL4 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL4 0BF.

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Population

510

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 37, AL4 0BF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

AL4 0BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Hill End in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Hill End ward and the St Albans constituency.

For families considering a move, AL4 0BF represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00120256 (shared with 19 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 AL4 0BF. 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

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

AL4 0BF has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences102
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Links Academy

Good4 pupils0.5 km
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Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils0.6 km
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Camp Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils0.6 km
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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Good970 pupils0.9 km
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Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils0.9 km
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Cunningham Hill Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils0.9 km
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Beaumont School

Outstanding1496 pupils1.0 km
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Fleetville Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding311 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • LRERA0.9 km
  • Kwik-Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Speckled Hen0.7 km
  • The Rats Castle0.8 km
  • The Royston Club0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Fleetville Post Office1.0 km
  • Jhoots Pharmacy0.2 km
  • The Village Store1.0 km
  • Oaklands Stores0.7 km
  • Martins0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Lantern House0.8 km
  • Harpers Kebab0.2 km
  • ST Chi Oriental0.7 km
  • Wongs Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Seaworld0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • PattyStop0.8 km
  • Souvlaki City0.9 km
  • Nonno's Pizza0.9 km
  • Zaffran One0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans1.8 km
  • St Albans Abbey2.8 km
  • Park Street3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bramley Way0.1 km
  • Hill End Lane0.1 km
  • Russet Drive0.1 km
  • Russet Drive0.2 km
  • Claughton Court0.2 km