Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

MANOR ROAD, AL4 8JG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR ROAD, AL4 8JG.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

41

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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 8JG 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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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

AL4 8JG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £655k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £655k 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 8JG is a sought-after residential area on Manor Road, 0.6km from Cherrytrees in Lea Valley. Administratively it sits within Sandridge & Wheathampstead ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL4, AL4 8JG offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £655k. 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 8JG are sourced from Output Area E00120597 (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 8JG. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.4%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 620,000

9 sales · Mean £ 604,994

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

AL4 8JG has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Batford Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils1.1 km
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Sauncey Wood Primary School

Good195 pupils1.2 km
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High Beeches Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.3 km
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Crabtree Junior School

Outstanding256 pupils1.4 km
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Crabtree Infants' School

Outstanding179 pupils1.4 km
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Katherine Warington School

537 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Marquis Of Granby0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Willow Trees Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harpenden2.1 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway7.4 km
  • St Albans8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle Rise0.2 km
  • Valley Rise0.2 km
  • Castle Rise0.2 km
  • Valley Rise0.2 km