Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

VALE COURT, AL4 8TE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE COURT, AL4 8TE.

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

306

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 59,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 8TE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
workEmployment
5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in AL4 8TE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £420,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL4 8TE is a safe, established residential area on Vale Court, 0.7km from Wheathampstead in Wheathampstead. Administratively it sits within Sandridge & Wheathampstead ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, AL4 8TE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 8TE are sourced from Output Area E00120592 (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 8TE. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

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

AL4 8TE has low crime rates — 27 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery

Good178 pupils0.3 km
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St Helen's Church of England Primary School

Good282 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Manor Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Slimming World Wheathamstead0.2 km
  • Brimarks0.9 km
  • Wheathampstead Post Office1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Miller & Carter (Wheathampstead)0.9 km
  • The Swan Public House0.7 km
  • The Wicked Lady Public House0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Golden Elephant0.7 km
  • Le Moulin0.9 km
  • L'Olivo0.7 km
  • Nonno's Pizza0.7 km
  • The Reading Rooms0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wheathampstead Fryer0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harpenden4.3 km
  • Welwyn Garden City6.1 km
  • Welwyn6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Vale Court0.1 km
  • Vale Court0.1 km
  • Hill Dyke Road0.2 km
  • Hill Dyke Road0.2 km
  • Lamer Fields0.2 km