Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

PIPERS LANE, AL5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIPERS LANE, AL5 1AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

347

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 59,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL5 1AQ 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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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

AL5 1AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 84% 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.

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

AL5 1AQ is a well-regarded residential area on Pipers Lane, 0.9km from Ayres End in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Sandridge & Wheathampstead ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL5, AL5 1AQ offers 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.

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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00120585 (shared with 21 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 AL5 1AQ. 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

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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school Local Schools

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The Grove Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding315 pupils1.1 km
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The Grove Junior School

Good347 pupils1.2 km
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High Beeches Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Elephant and Castle Public House1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Caddie Cafe0.9 km
  • West End Barns also trading as This Blondie Bakes0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harpenden2.4 km
  • St Albans6.2 km
  • St Albans Abbey6.8 km