Is AL4 9DY a safe place to live?

Yes, AL4 9DY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 48 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in AL4 9DY?

The average property price in AL4 9DY is currently around £622k.

What is the population of AL4 9DY?

The population for the AL4 9DY area is approximately 282 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

LANGLEY GROVE, AL4 9DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANGLEY GROVE, AL4 9DY.

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

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Population

282

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10

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3/10

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3/10

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2/10

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5/10

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7/10

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2/10

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3/10

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10/10

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Area Character

AL4 9DY has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL4 9DY is a safe, established residential area on Langley Grove, 0.4km from Sandridge in Sandridge. Administratively it sits within Sandridge & Wheathampstead ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, AL4 9DY is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £622k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 9DY are sourced from Output Area E00120537 (shared with 8 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 9DY. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.4%

Asian / British Asian4.6%

Black / African / Caribbean2.1%

Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 24%

Unemployed: 4%

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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

Semi-Detached

£ 622,500

2 sales · Mean £ 622,500

Flat

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

AL4 9DY has low crime rates — 48 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 offences34

Anti-social behaviour12

Criminal damage and arson7

Burglary5

Public order5

school Local Schools

Sandridge School

Good186 pupils0.2 km

Sandringham School

Outstanding1673 pupils1.3 km

Wheatfields Junior Mixed School

Good359 pupils1.4 km

Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School

Outstanding318 pupils1.4 km

Skyswood Primary & Nursery School

Outstanding1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Sandridge Village Stores0.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby

Queens Head0.3 km
Sandridge Rovers Football Club0.5 km
The Green Man Ph0.5 km
The Rose and Crown0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

St Albans4.0 km
St Albans Abbey5.0 km
Harpenden5.3 km

Bus Stops

Woodcock Hill Hail and Ride0.1 km
Woodcock Hill Hail and Ride0.1 km
Lyndon Mead0.1 km
Lyndon Mead0.1 km
St Leonard's Church0.4 km