Keyfield is in St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL1 1QH is located in the St Peters electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Keyfield, St. Albans, AL1 1QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL1 1PB, AL1 1RT, AL1 1RL, AL1 1QE, AL1 1NB, AL1 1NE, AL1 1AS, AL1 1RN, AL1 1PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL1 1QH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 47.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 52% | 52.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around AL1 1QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.7% | 45% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 41% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 5.9% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (93.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 66.2% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 17.8% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 27.1% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 1QH this area, 5.9% 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 67.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 5.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 2.2% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 8.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 12.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.3% | 67.4% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 33.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.2% | 88.1% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 67.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 67.1% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 66.9% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 4.9% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keyfield was 117.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% higher than the Batchwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Keyfield has the 13th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Batchwood and the 65th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Keyfield, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-02-24 | £460,559 |
| 14 Keyfield, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-04-30 | £507,052 |
| 18 Keyfield, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2015-05-01 | £556,989 |
| 18 Keyfield, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2012-06-29 | £468,586 |
| 14 Keyfield, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2011-08-19 | £492,055 |
AL1 1QH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
AL1 1QH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Green Nursery School Church Crescent , AL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans Grove Road , AL1 1DQ | 4out of 4 | 370 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School Cottonmill Lane , AL1 1HL | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alban City School 7 Hatfield Road , AL1 3RR | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School Etna Road , AL3 5NL | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Primary School Hall Place Gardens , AL1 3SW | 4out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Marlborough Science Academy Watling Street , AL1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | 4out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands College Oaklands Campus , Hatfield Road AL4 0JA | - not rated | 3,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ryder Academy Drakes Drive , AL1 5AR | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 346 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 602 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's College King Harry Lane , AL3 4AW | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling View School Watling View , AL1 2NU | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Cafe | 94 London Road, St Albans | 150 yd | |
| The Dessert Shop | 116 London Road, St Albans | 150 yd | |
| The Odyssey Cinema | Odyssey Cinema, 166 London Road | 229 yd | |
| Kimaya | 144 London Road, St Albans | 229 yd | |
| Casbah | 126 London Road, St Albans | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart Tap | The White Hart Tap Ph, 4 Keyfield Terrace | 40 yd | |
| The Garibaldi Ph | 61 Albert Street, St Albans | 68 yd | |
| The Hare And Hounds Ph | 104 Sopwell Lane, St Albans | 94 yd | |
| The White Lion PH | The White Lion Ph, 91 Sopwell Lane | 104 yd | |
| The Goat Inn | 37 Sopwell Lane, St Albans | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramen Electra catering @ | The Beehive Ph, 2 Keyfield Terrace | 144 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 116 London Road, St Albans | 150 yd | |
| GF Pizzeria | The Goat Inn, 37 Sopwell Lane | 182 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 128 London Road, St Albans | 229 yd | |
| H&H Pizza & Kebabs | 150 London Road, St Albans | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 140 Victoria Street, St Albans | 470 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 33-39 St Peters Street, St Albans | 606 yd | |
| H&H Food & Wine | 153 Victoria Street, St Albans | 643 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Everard Close | 678 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 19-21 St Peters Street, St Albans | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter'S School COTTONMILL LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Cottonmill Swimming Pool COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTONMILL LANE | swimming pool | 286 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (St Albans) UNIT 17 UNIT 17 CHRISTOPHER PLACE | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE HOLYWELL HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Oaklands College (St Albans Campus) (Closed) St. Albans City Campus St. Albans City Campus St. Peters Road | 726 yd | |
| King Harry Playing Fields (Closed) Abbey Gateway | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Loreto College UPPER LATTIMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Abbey View Golf & Track WESTMINSTER LODGE WESTMINSTER LODGE HOLYWELL HILL | athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 770 yd |
| Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre (Closed) Holywell Hill | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 770 yd |
| St Albans School ABBEY GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 790 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.