AL4 9TJ is a sought-after residential area on Thorpefield Close, 0.4km from Jersey Farm in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm ward and the St Albans constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL4, AL4 9TJ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M. 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 9TJ are sourced from Output Area E00120403 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPEFIELD CLOSE, AL4 9TJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPEFIELD CLOSE, AL4 9TJ.
338
42
£ 60,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL4 9TJ 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 9TJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.3M, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL4 9TJ. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,301,250
4 sales · Mean £ 1,285,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL4 9TJ has low crime rates — 21 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 Junior Mixed School
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
Oakwood Primary School
Beaumont School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- McColls0.7 km
- Olive Natural Health (B Healthy)0.7 km
- Simmons Bakers0.7 km
- Crescent Pharmacy0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Molen's0.7 km
- Nouvelle Lounge0.7 km
- Bengal Spice0.4 km
- DavVero Restaurant0.7 km
- Fade to Black0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jersey Farm Chinese Cuisine0.4 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- The Kebab Shop0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Blackberry Jack0.4 km
- St Albans Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans2.8 km
- St Albans Abbey3.9 km
- Park Street5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Woodfield Way0.1 km
- Harness Way0.2 km
- Harness Way0.2 km
- Woodfield Way0.2 km
- Chandlers Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL49TJ · Data under Open Government Licence