Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL4 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

261

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 0BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates AL4 0BQ — age 44, 74% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

AL4 0BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Oaklands in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Hill End ward and the St Albans constituency.

For families considering a move, AL4 0BQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00120248 (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 AL4 0BQ. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

AL4 0BQ has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime4
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

S

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Good970 pupils0.3 km
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Links Academy

Good4 pupils0.7 km
S

Beaumont School

Outstanding1496 pupils1.3 km
P

Oakwood Primary School

Outstanding317 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • ST Chi Oriental0.8 km
  • Wongs Fish and Chips0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Plough PH1.0 km
  • The Speckled Hen1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Oaklands Stores0.8 km
  • Homebase0.5 km
  • Betty's Bargains0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cafe Pausa @ Dunelm Mill0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans2.9 km
  • St Albans Abbey4.0 km
  • Park Street4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Nicholas Breakspear School0.1 km
  • Nicholas Breakspear School0.2 km
  • Nicholas Breakspear School Grounds0.2 km
  • Ryecroft Court0.4 km
  • Ryecroft Court0.4 km