Postcode report
Is AL4 9BH a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About AL4 9BH: area rating, property, schools and local change
AL4 9BH is a postcode in Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm, St Albans, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near AL4 9BH, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around AL4 9BH are health and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for AL4 9BH is based on St Albans 007 Census 2021. It covers 7,006 residents, 485 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near AL4 9BH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the AL4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £500k from 88 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near AL4 9BH can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 3 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near AL4 9BH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near AL4 9BH; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about AL4 9BH
Is AL4 9BH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 28% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near AL4 9BH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near AL4 9BH?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near AL4 9BH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for AL4 9BH?
LocaleIQ matched AL4 9BH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in AL4 9BH?
The latest median sold price is £500k based on 88 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around AL4 9BH?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.