Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

EAST COMMON, AL5 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST COMMON, AL5 1DD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

290

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 72,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL5 1DD 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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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

AL5 1DD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £3.2M, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

AL5 1DD is a sought-after residential area on East Common, 0.9km from Bowling Alley in Harpenden. Administratively it sits within Harpenden South ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL5, AL5 1DD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 £3.2M. 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00120324 (shared with 13 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 1DD. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 3,210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 3,210,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

AL5 1DD has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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The Grove Junior School

Good347 pupils1.0 km
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The Grove Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding315 pupils1.0 km
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St Dominic Catholic Primary School

Outstanding231 pupils1.3 km
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High Beeches Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Carpenters Arms Ph0.6 km
  • The Plough and Harrow0.8 km
  • Harpenden Common Golf Club0.3 km
  • The Engineer Ph0.6 km
  • The White Horse0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cafe Aroma0.8 km
  • Lazy Bear0.7 km
  • Well Bean Cafe (The Harpenden Trust)0.8 km
  • Sarakh0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • BENTOZO0.8 km
  • Emilio's0.8 km
  • Rice & Spice0.7 km
  • Skippers0.8 km
  • The Regent0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Jas News0.8 km
  • Jelleys Meats0.8 km
  • Co-op Food Harpenden0.8 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harpenden1.7 km
  • St Albans5.9 km
  • St Albans Abbey6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Burnsall Place0.4 km
  • West Common Way0.5 km
  • West Common Way0.5 km