Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

BELL VIEW, AL4 0SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL VIEW, AL4 0SQ.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 72,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 0SQ 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.

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

AL4 0SQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £603k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £603k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 5.0% year-on-year.

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

AL4 0SQ is a sought-after residential area on Bell View, 0.6km from Hill End in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Hill End ward and the St Albans constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL4, AL4 0SQ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £603k, up 5.0% 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 0SQ are sourced from Output Area E00120189 (shared with 7 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 0SQ. 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

White / British85.9%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 500,000

11 sales · Mean £ 493,545

Semi-Detached

£ 582,500

6 sales · Mean £ 580,000

Detached

£ 794,300

2 sales · Mean £ 794,300

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

AL4 0SQ has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences61
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime18
Burglary14
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Links Academy

Good4 pupils0.3 km
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Beaumont School

Outstanding1496 pupils0.5 km
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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Good970 pupils0.7 km
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Oakwood Primary School

Outstanding317 pupils0.7 km
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Camp Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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Windermere Primary School

Good182 pupils1.0 km
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Fleetville Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding311 pupils1.1 km
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Fleetville Junior School

Outstanding359 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Oaklands Stores0.2 km
  • Betty's Bargains0.2 km
  • Goodyear Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Jhoots Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Wongs Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • TGF Pizza Ltd0.9 km
  • Bean Central0.8 km
  • Lantern House0.8 km
  • Harpers Kebab0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Royston Club0.9 km
  • Kwik-Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Speckled Hen0.2 km
  • The Rats Castle0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Nonno's Pizza1.0 km
  • Zaffran One0.8 km
  • PattyStop0.8 km
  • Souvlaki City1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans2.0 km
  • St Albans Abbey3.2 km
  • Park Street4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Princess Diana Drive0.2 km
  • Princess Diana Drive0.2 km
  • Wynches Farm Drive0.2 km
  • Wynches Farm Drive0.2 km
  • Marconi Way0.2 km