Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

BARNFIELD ROAD, AL4 9UP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNFIELD ROAD, AL4 9UP.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 60,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL4 9UP 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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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

AL4 9UP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £719k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £719k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

AL4 9UP is a sought-after residential area on Barnfield Road, 0.7km from Marshalswick 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 9UP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £719k. 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 9UP are sourced from Output Area E00120408 (shared with 9 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 9UP. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.7%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 719,000

3 sales · Mean £ 709,333

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

AL4 9UP has low crime rates — 20 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime9
Other theft5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Skyswood Primary & Nursery School

Outstanding0.6 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good0.6 km
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Oakwood Primary School

Outstanding317 pupils0.8 km
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Beaumont School

Outstanding1496 pupils0.8 km
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Sandringham School

Outstanding1673 pupils1.1 km
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Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School

Outstanding318 pupils1.2 km
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Wheatfields Junior Mixed School

Good359 pupils1.2 km
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Fleetville Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding311 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • McColls0.6 km
  • Olive Natural Health (B Healthy)0.6 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.6 km
  • Crescent Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Central Off Licence0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Molen's0.6 km
  • Bengal Spice0.8 km
  • DavVero Restaurant0.7 km
  • Fade to Black0.5 km
  • Homewood Cafe1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Jersey Farm Chinese Cuisine0.8 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Bean Central0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Blackberry Jack0.8 km
  • St Albans Lawn Tennis Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans2.5 km
  • St Albans Abbey3.6 km
  • Park Street5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Fernleys0.0 km
  • Ardens Way0.1 km
  • Ardens Way0.1 km
  • Barnfield Road0.2 km
  • Woodfield Way0.3 km