Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

BARLEY MOW LANE, AL4 0RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEY MOW LANE, AL4 0RS.

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

327

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: AL4 0RS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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.

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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL4 0RS's low deprivation rank, 57% ownership, and £599k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £599k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

AL4 0RS is a sought-after residential area on Barley Mow Lane, 1.0km from Colney Heath in Smallford. 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, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £599k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 0RS are sourced from Output Area E00120253 (shared with 19 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 0RS. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 599,950

1 sales · Mean £ 599,950

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

AL4 0RS has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Good970 pupils1.0 km
P

Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School

Good200 pupils1.1 km
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Links Academy

Good4 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough PH1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Shell Orbital0.7 km
  • Homebase0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cafe Pausa @ Dunelm Mill0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans3.6 km
  • St Albans Abbey4.6 km
  • Welham Green4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Barley Mow Lane0.3 km
  • Barley Mow Lane0.3 km