Bardwell Court is in St Albans and in St Albans district. AL1 1RH 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 Bardwell Court, St Albans, AL1 1RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL1 1RP, AL1 1RR, AL1 1RB, AL1 1RD, AL1 1RQ, AL1 1RJ, AL1 1RS, AL1 1TT, AL1 1RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL1 1RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 1RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 40.6% | 46% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 34.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 11.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 51.5% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 30.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 11.2% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4.6% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 12.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 9.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 52.6% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 8% | 3.8% | -4.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 79.1% | 78.6% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 82.7% | 73.7% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 9.4% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 5.5% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 72.6% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 15.8% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 0.8% | -10.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bardwell Court was 71.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% higher than the Batchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bardwell Court has the 25th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Batchwood and the 143rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Bardwell Court, St Albans, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-06-14 | £299,511 |
AL1 1RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Green Nursery School Church Crescent , AL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 807 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 | 166 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School Cottonmill Lane , AL1 1HL | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School Etna Road , AL3 5NL | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alban City School 7 Hatfield Road , AL1 3RR | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Primary School Hall Place Gardens , AL1 3SW | 4out of 4 | 1,103 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 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Marlborough Science Academy Watling Street , AL1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | 4out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Townsend VA Church of England High Oaks , AL3 6DR | 3out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,049 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 | 2,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 437 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 567 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's College King Harry Lane , AL3 4AW | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Watling View School Watling View , AL1 2NU | 3out of 4 | 1,644 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Rouge | 29 Holywell Hill, St Albans | 133 yd | |
| The Bishop's Cave | 19 Holywell Hill, St Albans | 232 yd | |
| Boha | 32-34 Holywell Hill, St Albans | 237 yd | |
| Abbot's Kitchen | The Chapter House, The Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban Sumpter Yard | 262 yd | |
| Chilli Bar & Kitchen | 28-30 London Road, St Albans | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion PH | The White Lion Ph, 91 Sopwell Lane | 120 yd | |
| The Goat Inn | 37 Sopwell Lane, St Albans | 120 yd | |
| The Garibaldi Ph | 61 Albert Street, St Albans | 168 yd | |
| The Hare And Hounds Ph | 104 Sopwell Lane, St Albans | 178 yd | |
| The Bishop's Cave / The Gin Cave | 21 Holywell Hill, St Albans | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GF Pizzeria | The Goat Inn, 37 Sopwell Lane | 93 yd | |
| Harry's Takeaway | 34 London Road, St Albans | 272 yd | |
| Ramen Electra catering @ | The Beehive Ph, 2 Keyfield Terrace | 326 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3A Canberra House, London Road | 331 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 116 London Road, St Albans | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Everard Close | 519 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 33-39 St Peters Street, St Albans | 643 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 140 Victoria Street, St Albans | 684 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 5 Graham Close, St Albans | 764 yd | |
| The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland | Unit 1, Griffiths Way | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonmill Swimming Pool COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTONMILL LANE | swimming pool | 343 yd |
| St Peter'S School COTTONMILL LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (St Albans) UNIT 17 UNIT 17 CHRISTOPHER PLACE | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE HOLYWELL HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 477 yd |
| Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre (Closed) Holywell Hill | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 558 yd |
| King Harry Playing Fields (Closed) Abbey Gateway | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Abbey View Golf & Track WESTMINSTER LODGE WESTMINSTER LODGE HOLYWELL HILL | athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 567 yd |
| St Albans School ABBEY GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 610 yd |
| St Columbas College 8-10 8-10 KING HARRY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 871 yd |
| Oaklands College (St Albans Campus) (Closed) St. Albans City Campus St. Albans City Campus St. Peters Road | 875 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.