Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

HALL GARDENS, AL4 0QF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALL GARDENS, AL4 0QF.

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

265

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Avg Age

45

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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 0QF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL4 0QF's low deprivation rank, 65% ownership, and £513k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 28.9% year-on-year.

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

AL4 0QF is a safe, established residential area on Hall Gardens, 0.3km from Roestock in Colney Heath. Administratively it sits within Colney Heath ward and the St Albans constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £513k, up 28.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0QF are sourced from Output Area E00120251 (shared with 5 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 0QF. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 676,250

2 sales · Mean £ 676,250

Semi-Detached

£ 494,750

1 sales · Mean £ 494,750

Terraced

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

Flat

£ 223,500

2 sales · Mean £ 223,500

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

AL4 0QF has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft5
Burglary5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School

Good200 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Rice0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Snack Bar0.9 km
  • The Crooked Billet0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Colney Heath News0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welham Green2.7 km
  • Hatfield3.6 km
  • Brookmans Park3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Hall Gardens0.1 km
  • Hall Gardens0.1 km
  • Fellowes Lane0.2 km
  • Fellowes Lane0.2 km
  • Roestock Lane0.2 km