Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

DOWN GREEN LANE, AL4 8EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWN GREEN LANE, AL4 8EB.

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

347

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 59,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 8EB 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.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

AL4 8EB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.4M, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £2.4M 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 8EB is a well-regarded residential area on Down Green Lane, 0.2km from Amwell in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Sandridge & Wheathampstead ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL4, AL4 8EB offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £2.4M. 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 8EB are sourced from Output Area E00120585 (shared with 21 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 8EB. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 2,350,000

2 sales · Mean £ 2,350,000

school Local Schools

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St Helen's Church of England Primary School

Good282 pupils0.8 km
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Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery

Good178 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Slimming World Wheathamstead1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Elephant and Castle Public House0.1 km
  • The Wicked Lady Public House1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Brewhouse0.9 km
  • Caddie Cafe0.6 km
  • West End Barns also trading as This Blondie Bakes0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harpenden3.2 km
  • St Albans6.5 km
  • St Albans Abbey7.2 km