Postcode report
AL5 5BE Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in St Albans
About AL5 5BE: area rating, property, schools and local change
AL5 5BE is a postcode in Harpenden East, St Albans, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near AL5 5BE, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 33% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around AL5 5BE are schools and education and housing, while local prosperity 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 AL5 5BE is based on St Albans 002 Census 2021. It covers 7,870 residents, 2,962 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 15% 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 5/10.
For property prices near AL5 5BE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the AL5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £555k from 73 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near AL5 5BE can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 lists 8 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near AL5 5BE 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.
Local change around AL5 5BE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about AL5 5BE
Is AL5 5BE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 33% 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 AL5 5BE?
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 AL5 5BE?
11 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 AL5 5BE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for AL5 5BE?
LocaleIQ matched AL5 5BE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in AL5 5BE?
The latest median sold price is £555k based on 73 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around AL5 5BE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.