Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

VALLANCE PLACE, AL5 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLANCE PLACE, AL5 1AX.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 72,800 /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: AL5 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. AL5 1AX spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £497k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

AL5 1AX is a sought-after residential area on Vallance Place, 0.4km from Bowling Alley in Harpenden. Administratively it sits within Harpenden South ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

The people who live in AL5 1AX are typical of a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £497k. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00120332 (shared with 5 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 1AX. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.1%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 475,000

3 sales · Mean £ 475,000

Semi-Detached

£ 550,000

1 sales · Mean £ 550,000

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

AL5 1AX has low crime rates — 14 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 offences22
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime12
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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The Grove Junior School

Good347 pupils0.5 km
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The Grove Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding315 pupils0.5 km
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St Dominic Catholic Primary School

Outstanding231 pupils0.9 km
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High Beeches Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.0 km
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Crabtree Junior School

Outstanding256 pupils1.1 km
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Crabtree Infants' School

Outstanding179 pupils1.1 km
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Harpenden Academy

Good242 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Aldwickbury Park Golf Club0.9 km
  • The Carpenters Arms Ph0.1 km
  • The Plough and Harrow0.3 km
  • Harpenden Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Harpenden Common Golf Club0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cafe Aroma0.2 km
  • Lazy Bear0.1 km
  • Well Bean Cafe (The Harpenden Trust)0.2 km
  • Sarakh0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • BENTOZO0.2 km
  • Emilio's0.2 km
  • Rice & Spice0.1 km
  • Skippers0.2 km
  • The Regent0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Jas News0.2 km
  • Jelleys Meats0.2 km
  • Co-op Food Harpenden0.2 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harpenden1.2 km
  • St Albans6.4 km
  • St Albans Abbey6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Longfield Road0.2 km
  • Longfield Road0.2 km
  • Churchfield0.2 km
  • The Plough and Harrow PH0.2 km
  • The Plough and Harrow PH0.3 km