AL4 0DR is a sought-after residential area on Longacres, 0.6km from Hill End in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Hill End ward and the St Albans constituency.
For serious buyers, AL4 0DR is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £898k, up 20.4% year-on-year. 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00120189 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGACRES, AL4 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGACRES, AL4 0DR.
354
36
£ 72,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL4 0DR 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL4 0DR combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£898k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £898k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 20.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 0DR. The average age is 36.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 953,500
6 sales · Mean £ 1,016,166
Terraced
£ 526,000
1 sales · Mean £ 526,000
Semi-Detached
£ 620,000
4 sales · Mean £ 615,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 0DR has low crime rates — 30 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
Beaumont School
Oakwood Primary School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Windermere Primary School
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
Fleetville Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Oaklands Stores0.4 km
- Betty's Bargains0.3 km
- Goodyear Convenience Store0.9 km
- Fleetville Post Office0.9 km
- Jhoots Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Wongs Fish and Chips0.4 km
- TGF Pizza Ltd0.8 km
- Bean Central0.8 km
- Lantern House0.7 km
- Harpers Kebab0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Royston Club0.8 km
- Kwik-Kitchen0.7 km
- The Speckled Hen0.3 km
- The Rats Castle0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Nonno's Pizza0.9 km
- Zaffran One0.7 km
- PattyStop0.7 km
- Souvlaki City0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans1.9 km
- St Albans Abbey3.1 km
- Park Street3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Princess Diana Drive0.2 km
- Princess Diana Drive0.2 km
- Russet Drive0.3 km
- Oakwood Drive0.3 km
- Russet Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL40DR · Data under Open Government Licence