Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

OAKLANDS LANE, AL4 0FR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLANDS LANE, AL4 0FR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

510

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

45%

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.

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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL4 0FR's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £915k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

AL4 0FR is a sought-after residential area on Oaklands Lane, 1.0km from Smallford in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Colney Heath ward and the St Albans constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL4, AL4 0FR offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 71% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £915k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0FR are sourced from Output Area E00120252 (shared with 18 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 0FR. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.2%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 870,000

2 sales · Mean £ 870,000

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

AL4 0FR has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Two Two's Food0.7 km
  • Georges Fish Bar0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Notcutts Garden Centre & Cafe0.4 km
  • Smallford Farm Shop and Italian Kitchen Cafe0.7 km
  • Cafe Pausa @ Dunelm Mill1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Homebase1.0 km
  • Shell Smallford0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Three Horseshoes0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans3.8 km
  • Hatfield4.0 km
  • St Albans Abbey5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Jove Gardens0.2 km
  • Jove Gardens0.2 km
  • Smallford Roundabout0.5 km
  • Three Horseshoes PH0.5 km