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Stuart Place is in St Albans and in St Albans district. AL1 1AU is located in the Cunningham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 2016-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about Stuart Place, St Albans, AL1 1AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: AL1 1AT, AL1 1JT, AL1 1SX, AL1 1TW, AL1 1TA, AL1 1TP, AL1 5SW, AL1 1TN, AL1 1TJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL1 1AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.2%50.2%3.0% 51.0% -0.8%
Male52.8%49.8%-3.0% 49.0% 0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single47.4%35.8%-11.6% 37.9% -2.1%
Married: Opposite sex27.9%42.8%14.9% 44.2% -1.4%
Married: Same sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Separated2.2%3.6%1.4% 2.2% 1.4%
Divorced10.8%7.2%-3.6% 9.1% -1.9%
Widowed11.8%10.1%-1.7% 6.1% 4.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health49.2%56.3%7.1% 48.4% 7.9%
Good health34.1%32.7%-1.4% 33.6% -0.9%
Fair health11.7%9.5%-2.2% 12.7% -3.2%
Bad health2.8%1.3%-1.5% 4.0% -2.7%
Very bad health2.2%0.2%-2.0% 1.2% -1.0%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around AL1 1AU this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 61%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.4%9.3%-3.1% 18.2% -8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.7%5.7%-3.0% 9.6% -3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8.7%8.3%-0.4% 13.4% -5.1%
Apprenticeship3.4%3.6%0.2% 5.3% -1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9%7.8%-1.2% 16.9% -9.1%
Degree or Similar54.8%61%6.2% 33.8% 27.2%
Other3.1%4.4%1.3% 2.8% 1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.6%1.5%0.9% 1.1% 0.4%
Chinese3.6%3%-0.6% 0.7% 2.3%
Indian0.3%6.5%6.2% 3.1% 3.4%
Pakistani1.7%0.6%-1.1% 2.7% -2.1%
Other Asian0.6%0.6%0.0% 1.6% -1.0%
Black African3.9%1.3%-2.6% 2.5% -1.2%
Black Caribbean0.8%1.3%0.5% 1.0% 0.3%
Other Black1.1%0%-1.1% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%2.2%1.9% 0.8% 1.4%
Mixed White and African0%0.2%0.2% 0.4% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.8%0.6%-0.2% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other0.8%1.5%0.7% 0.8% 0.7%
White85.5%78.2%-7.3% 81.4% -3.2%
Roma0%0.9%0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Arab0%0.2%0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Other0%1.3%1.3% 1.6% -0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 69.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.1%69.9%-7.2% 83.2% -13.3%
European Union8.4%11.2%2.8% 6.1% 5.1%
Rest of Europe0.8%5.2%4.4% 0.8% 4.4%
Africa6.7%3.4%-3.3% 2.7% 0.7%
Middle East and Asia4.5%8%3.5% 5.6% 2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.2%2.2%0.0% 1.3% 0.9%
Oceania0.3%0.2%-0.1% 0.3% -0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK75.1%69.9%-5.2% 83.2% -13.3%
10+ Years3.4%14.4%11.0% 9.8% 4.6%
5-10 Years4.5%4.5%0.0% 2.9% 1.6%
2-5 Years7.8%8.2%0.4% 2.2% 6.0%
Less than 2 years9.2%3%-6.2% 1.9% 1.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.6% 76.7% -5.1%
Ireland1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
France0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Germany1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Italy2.4% 0.6% 1.8%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Spain0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Poland3% 1.3% 1.7%
Romania0.2% 0.9% -0.7%
Other EU countries6% 1.5% 4.5%
Other Europe0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Central and Western Africa0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
South and Eastern Africa2.1% 0.2% 1.9%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia3% 1.2% 1.8%
South-East Asia0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Central and South America0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
No passport held5.1% 13.5% -8.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion34.2% 37.2% -3.0%
Christian44.9% 46.2% -1.3%
Buddhist0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Hindu5.8% 1.7% 4.1%
Jewish1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Muslim3.4% 6.5% -3.1%
Other religion0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Not answered9.5% 6.0% 3.5%

Safety

Is Stuart Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stuart Place was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the Cunningham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Stuart Place has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Cunningham and the 164th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,300
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in AL1 1AU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Stuart Place are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for St Albans.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Stuart Place, St Albans, AL1 1AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL1 1AU

Average Price
£1,706,143
Semi-Detached
£1,550,165
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,758,135
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stuart Place

Average Price
£1,628,036
Semi-Detached
£1,557,296
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,773,356
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£823,019

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stuart PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
7 Stuart Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£1,350,0002021-03-15 £1,564,358
8 Stuart Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£1,593,7502021-03-10 £1,863,630
6 Stuart Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, a newly built property
£1,325,0002018-08-17 £1,551,109
7 Stuart Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, a newly built property
£1,325,0002018-07-27 £1,556,421
1 Stuart Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Detached, a newly built property
£1,525,0002018-06-01 £1,797,636
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL1 1AU

Employment

AL1 1AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee174
Retired93
Self-Employed43
Part-Time Employee36
Looking after home or family11
Student (economically inactive)10
Other7
Unemployed7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Information and communication23
Education22
Construction17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security16
Financial and insurance activities16
Human health and social work activities14
Transport and storage12
Accommodation and food service activities10
Other9
Administrative and support service activities9
Manufacturing9
Real estate activities5

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Muriel Green Nursery School
Church Crescent , AL3 5JB
3out of 4 2,344 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Cell Barnes Lane , AL1 5QJ
4out of 4 568 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cell Barnes Lane , AL1 5QJ
4out of 4 568 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School, Cecil Road , AL1 5EG
4out of 4 972 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Windermere Primary School
Windermere Avenue , AL1 5QP
3out of 4 981 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Camp Road , AL1 5PG
3out of 4 1,041 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Loreto College
Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ
4out of 4 1,475 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Verulam School
Brampton Road , AL1 4PR
3out of 4 1,677 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Marlborough Science Academy
Watling Street , AL1 2QA
3out of 4 2,183 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Beaumont School
Austen Way , AL4 0XB
4out of 4 2,284 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT
3out of 4 2,502 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oaklands College
Oaklands Campus , Hatfield Road AL4 0JA
- not rated 2,926 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Samuel Ryder Academy
Drakes Drive , AL1 5AR
3out of 4 831 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Albans Independent College
69 London Road , AL1 1LN
- not rated 1,273 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Watling View School
Watling View , AL1 2NU
3out of 4 1,776 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
St Albans High School for Girls
Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ
- not rated 2,040 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
St Albans School
Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB
- not rated 2,151 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Links Academy
1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ
3out of 4 2,206 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kokoro6 London Road, St Albans484 yd
St Albans Community Fire Station153 London Road, St Albans705 yd
Crazy Chef44 New House Park, St Albans849 yd
Cottonmill Community & Cycling Centre12 Old Oak, Cottonmill Lane975 yd
Compass Catering @ Deloitte LLP3 Victoria Square, Victoria Street1,085 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Verulam Golf ClubLondon Road, St Albans583 yd
LRERALondon Road Estate Residents Association Club, Cell Barnes Lane812 yd
The Royston Club12 College Road, St Albans1,072 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Seaworld193 Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans578 yd
The Flaming Shack catering @ LRERA ClubLondon Road Estate Residents Association Club, Cell Barnes Lane812 yd
Sapore D'Italia42 New House Park, St Albans849 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks & Spencer19-21 St Peters Street, St Albans961 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Foxcroft Playing Field
FOXCROFT
grass pitches244 yd
Quality Hotel Leisure Club (St Albans) (Closed)
232-236 232-236 London Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool301 yd
Cunningham Hill Junior School
CELL BARNES LANE
grass pitches546 yd
Verulam Golf Club Ltd
LONDON ROAD
golf582 yd
Cunningham Hill Playing Fields
Cunningham Hill Road
grass pitches589 yd
Samuel Ryder Academy
DRAKES DRIVE
artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool699 yd
Windermere Primary School
WINDERMERE AVENUE
grass pitches884 yd
Marlborough Open Space
Cottonmill Lane
grass pitches911 yd
Sopwell House Country Club & Viverano Spa
COTTONMILL LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool981 yd
Nuffield Health (St Albans)
HIGHFIELD PARK DRIVE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool994 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed70.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed69.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed76.58 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed76.58 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.