AL4 9HY is a sought-after residential area on Villiers Crescent, 0.5km 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 9HY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% 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 £640k, down 21.8% 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 9HY are sourced from Output Area E00120534 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VILLIERS CRESCENT, AL4 9HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VILLIERS CRESCENT, AL4 9HY.
344
40
£ 59,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL4 9HY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL4 9HY's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £640k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £640k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 21.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 9HY. The average age is 39.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 631,000
7 sales · Mean £ 565,571
Semi-Detached
£ 625,000
3 sales · Mean £ 636,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 9HY has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Oakwood Primary School
Beaumont School
Sandringham School
Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- McColls0.9 km
- Olive Natural Health (B Healthy)0.9 km
- Simmons Bakers0.9 km
- Crescent Pharmacy0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Molen's0.9 km
- Nouvelle Lounge0.9 km
- Bengal Spice0.6 km
- DavVero Restaurant0.9 km
- Fade to Black0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jersey Farm Chinese Cuisine0.6 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- The Kebab Shop0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Blackberry Jack0.6 km
- St Albans Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans2.9 km
- St Albans Abbey4.0 km
- Hatfield5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Elizabeth Court0.1 km
- Elizabeth Court0.1 km
- Harness Way0.1 km
- Harness Way0.1 km
- Newgate Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL49HY · Data under Open Government Licence