Is AL4 9HN a safe place to live?

Yes, AL4 9HN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 22 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in AL4 9HN?

The average property price in AL4 9HN is currently around £820k.

What is the population of AL4 9HN?

The population for the AL4 9HN area is approximately 182 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

COOPERS GREEN LANE, AL4 9HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOPERS GREEN LANE, AL4 9HN.

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Population

182

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 9HN 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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8/10

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10/10

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4/10

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3/10

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10/10

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2/10

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8/10

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Area Character

AL4 9HN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £820k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £820k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

AL4 9HN is a safe, established residential area on Coopers Green Lane, 0.7km from Coopers Green 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 9HN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £820k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL4 9HN are sourced from Output Area E00120526 (shared with 24 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 9HN. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%

Asian / British Asian1.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.5%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 27%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 820,000

1 sales · Mean £ 820,000

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

AL4 9HN has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Hatfield4.2 km
St Albans4.2 km
St Albans Abbey5.4 km