AL4 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Sandpit Lane, 0.6km from Marshalswick in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm ward and the St Albans constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL4, AL4 0BS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 98% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M. 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 AL4 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00189342 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDPIT LANE, AL4 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDPIT LANE, AL4 0BS.
333
43
£ 60,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL4 0BS 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL4 0BS's low deprivation rank, 98% ownership, and £1.4M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 0BS. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 0BS has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oakwood Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Beaumont School
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
Verulam School
Sandringham School
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- McColls0.5 km
- Olive Natural Health (B Healthy)0.5 km
- Simmons Bakers0.5 km
- Central Off Licence0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Molen's0.5 km
- DavVero Restaurant0.6 km
- Fade to Black0.4 km
- Homewood Cafe0.7 km
- Nouvelle Lounge0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- KFC0.6 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- The Kebab Shop0.6 km
- The Ridgeway Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Appleside B & B0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- St Albans Lawn Tennis Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans2.2 km
- St Albans Abbey3.3 km
- Park Street4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Damson Way0.0 km
- Damson Way0.1 km
- Fernleys0.3 km
- Beechwood Ave0.3 km
- Ardens Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL40BS · Data under Open Government Licence