AL4 9HT is a sought-after residential area on Stanton Close, 0.1km from Jersey Farm in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL4, AL4 9HT offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £527k, down 43.4% year-on-year. 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 9HT are sourced from Output Area E00120533 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANTON CLOSE, AL4 9HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANTON CLOSE, AL4 9HT.
282
47
£ 59,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL4 9HT 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.
Area Character
AL4 9HT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £527k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 43.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 9HT. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 380,000
3 sales · Mean £ 368,333
Detached
£ 667,500
5 sales · Mean £ 691,500
Semi-Detached
£ 465,000
2 sales · Mean £ 465,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 9HT has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Sandringham School
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
Oakwood Primary School
Sandridge School
Beaumont School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Jersey Farm Chinese Cuisine0.4 km
- The Kebab Shop1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Nouvelle Lounge1.0 km
- Bengal Spice0.4 km
- Fade to Black1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Crescent Pharmacy0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Blackberry Jack0.4 km
- St Albans Lawn Tennis Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans3.1 km
- St Albans Abbey4.2 km
- Hatfield5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Stanton Close0.0 km
- Stanton Close0.1 km
- Ripon Way0.1 km
- Ripon Way0.2 km
- Harness Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL49HT · Data under Open Government Licence