AL5 1AG is a sought-after residential area on Pipers Lane, 0.9km from Amwell in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Sandridge & Wheathampstead ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
For serious buyers, AL5 1AG is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.5M. 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 AL5 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00120585 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PIPERS LANE, AL5 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIPERS LANE, AL5 1AG.
347
42
£ 59,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL5 1AG 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL5 1AG combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£1.5M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.5M 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 AL5 1AG. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 1,518,500
1 sales · Mean £ 1,518,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
AL5 1AG has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
The Grove Junior School
High Beeches Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Elephant and Castle Public House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Caddie Cafe0.3 km
- The Willow Trees Cafe0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harpenden2.5 km
- St Albans6.8 km
- St Albans Abbey7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Long Buftlers0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: AL51AG · Data under Open Government Licence