AL4 0DB is a safe, established residential area on Russet Drive, 0.2km 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 0DB is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £735k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00120242 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSSET DRIVE, AL4 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSET DRIVE, AL4 0DB.
295
35
£ 0 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
AL4 0DB has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 0DB. The average age is 35.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 735,000
1 sales · Mean £ 735,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 0DB has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
Links Academy
Windermere Primary School
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Beaumont School
Samuel Ryder Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Harpers Kebab0.2 km
- ST Chi Oriental0.7 km
- The Camp Fish Bar0.9 km
- The Flaming Shack catering @ LRERA Club0.9 km
- Wongs Fish and Chips0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- St Albans Pharmacy0.9 km
- Sutton Road Convenience Store0.9 km
- Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane0.9 km
- Oaklands Stores0.7 km
- Martins0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- LRERA0.9 km
- The Rats Castle0.9 km
- Kwik-Kitchen0.9 km
- The Speckled Hen0.7 km
- The Royston Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- PattyStop0.9 km
- Zaffran One0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans1.9 km
- St Albans Abbey3.0 km
- Park Street3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bramley Way0.1 km
- Claughton Court0.2 km
- Claughton Court0.2 km
- Hill End Lane0.2 km
- Russet Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL40DB · Data under Open Government Licence