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.
BELL VIEW, AL4 0SQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL VIEW, AL4 0SQ.
354
36
£ 72,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Links Academy
Beaumont School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Oakwood Primary School
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Windermere Primary School
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
Fleetville Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Royston Club0.9 km
- Kwik-Kitchen0.8 km
- The Speckled Hen0.2 km
- The Rats Castle0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: AL40SQ · Data under Open Government Licence