Overview of AL1 2BP

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Boleyn Drive is in St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL1 2BP is located in the Sopwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Boleyn Drive, St. Albans, AL1 2BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: AL1 2BS, AL1 2BJ, AL1 2BW, AL1 2BQ, AL1 2BG, AL1 2EN, AL1 2BL, AL1 2BH, AL1 2BN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL1 2BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.4%50.6%-1.8% 51.0% -0.4%
Male47.6%49.4%1.8% 49.0% 0.4%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of AL1 2BP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single32.4%25.5%-6.9% 37.9% -12.4%
Married: Opposite sex52.5%60.9%8.4% 44.2% 16.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated0.4%0.4%0.0% 2.2% -1.8%
Divorced8.4%8.6%0.2% 9.1% -0.5%
Widowed6.3%3.7%-2.6% 6.1% -2.4%

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 (87.6%) 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 health52.7%60.8%8.1% 48.4% 12.4%
Good health35.4%26.8%-8.6% 33.6% -6.8%
Fair health8.2%10.5%2.3% 12.7% -2.2%
Bad health3.7%1.3%-2.4% 4.0% -2.7%
Very bad health0%0.6%0.6% 1.2% -0.6%

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 2BP this area, 6.7% 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 57.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.2%6.7%-2.5% 18.2% -11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.8%10%1.2% 9.6% 0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.2%9.2%-3.0% 13.4% -4.2%
Apprenticeship2.5%3.8%1.3% 5.3% -1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.7%12.9%3.2% 16.9% -4.0%
Degree or Similar52.5%57.5%5.0% 33.8% 23.7%
Other5%0%-5.0% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi2%1.3%-0.7% 1.1% 0.2%
Chinese1.4%0.3%-1.1% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian1%1.6%0.6% 3.1% -1.5%
Pakistani0%1.3%1.3% 2.7% -1.4%
Other Asian2.4%1.6%-0.8% 1.6% 0.0%
Black African0.3%0%-0.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%2.2%1.9% 1.0% 1.2%
Mixed White and Asian2%2.9%0.9% 0.8% 2.1%
Mixed Other0%1.9%1.9% 0.8% 1.1%
White89.8%86.9%-2.9% 81.4% 5.5%
Other0.7%0%-0.7% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.7%81.7%-3.0% 83.2% -1.5%
European Union6.1%7.4%1.3% 6.1% 1.3%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa1%1.9%0.9% 2.7% -0.8%
Middle East and Asia4.1%4.5%0.4% 5.6% -1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.7%3.2%0.5% 1.3% 1.9%
Oceania1%1%0.0% 0.3% 0.7%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK83.3%80.4%-2.9% 83.2% -2.8%
10+ Years0.7%14.2%13.5% 9.8% 4.4%
5-10 Years1%3.2%2.2% 2.9% 0.3%
2-5 Years3.1%0.9%-2.2% 2.2% -1.3%
Less than 2 years11.9%1.3%-10.6% 1.9% -0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom83.4% 76.7% 6.7%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
France1.9% 0.3% 1.6%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy1% 0.6% 0.4%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries1.3% 1.5% -0.2%
Eastern Asia1% 0.3% 0.7%
Southern Asia1% 1.2% -0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania1% 0.1% 0.9%
No passport held5.4% 13.5% -8.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion43% 37.2% 5.8%
Christian41.4% 46.2% -4.8%
Buddhist1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Jewish1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Muslim2.2% 6.5% -4.3%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered9.9% 6.0% 3.9%

Safety

Is Boleyn Drive Street dangerous?

In 2023, 409 crimes were reported near Boleyn Drive . 36% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered not safe. The most common type of crime was shoplifting. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of AL1 2BP. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for AL1 2BP.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.



More Crime Statistics for Boleyn Drive, St. Albans, AL1 2BP

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,100
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in AL1 2BP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Boleyn Drive are based on 32 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.

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL1 2BP

Average Price
£587,519
Semi-Detached
£602,195
Terraced
£578,180
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boleyn Drive

Average Price
£550,493
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boleyn DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
23 Boleyn Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£750,0002022-11-30 £695,474
5 Boleyn Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£763,0002022-08-24 £709,045
9 Boleyn Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£530,0002020-07-27 £593,532
17 Boleyn Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£615,0002019-07-05 £691,417
3 Boleyn Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£807,0002017-09-29 £892,345

Employment

AL1 2BP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee112
Retired36
Part-Time Employee27
Self-Employed25
Student (economically inactive)9
Unemployed8
Looking after home or family8
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Other4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Education31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Professional, scientific and technical activities19
Information and communication16
Human health and social work activities13
Other13
Administrative and support service activities12
Construction12
Financial and insurance activities11
Manufacturing6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Transport and storage4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

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 1,545 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Peter's School
Cottonmill Lane , AL1 1HL
3out of 4 438 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Grove Road , AL1 1DQ
4out of 4 687 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Mandeville Primary School
Mandeville Drive , AL1 2LE
3out of 4 772 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Watling View , AL1 2PB
3out of 4 803 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Alban City School
7 Hatfield Road , AL1 3RR
3out of 4 1,416 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Marlborough Science Academy
Watling Street , AL1 2QA
3out of 4 1,069 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Loreto College
Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ
4out of 4 1,326 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Verulam School
Brampton Road , AL1 4PR
3out of 4 2,182 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Beaumont School
Austen Way , AL4 0XB
4out of 4 3,211 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Albans Girls' School
Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB
4out of 4 3,325 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls 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 3,961 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 2,031 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 767 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Columba's College
King Harry Lane , AL3 4AW
- not rated 1,004 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Watling View School
Watling View , AL1 2NU
3out of 4 1,020 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
St Albans School
Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB
- not rated 1,151 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
St Albans High School for Girls
Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ
- not rated 1,739 yd Other independent school No Girls 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
McDonald'sUnit 6, St Albans Retail Park449 yd
Caffe Carluccio'sSainsburys, Everard Close559 yd
Cottonmill Community & Cycling Centre12 Old Oak, Cottonmill Lane576 yd
BaxterStorey @ Premier Foods, Premier HouseCentrium, Griffiths Way609 yd
Samrat156 London Road, St Albans722 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
St Albans Sub Aqua ClubCottonmill Swimming Pool, Cottonmill Lane450 yd
The Hare And Hounds Ph104 Sopwell Lane, St Albans656 yd
Verulam Golf ClubLondon Road, St Albans681 yd
The White Lion PHThe White Lion Ph, 91 Sopwell Lane725 yd
The Goat Inn37 Sopwell Lane, St Albans725 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Costa Coffee3 Graham Close, St Albans337 yd
Chikizza34B Abbots Avenue West, St Albans523 yd
Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury'sSainsburys, Everard Close559 yd
Tops Pizza128 London Road, St Albans732 yd
H&H Pizza & Kebabs150 London Road, St Albans732 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd.5 Graham Close, St Albans369 yd
The Range Home and Leisure & IcelandUnit 1, Griffiths Way449 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsburys, Everard Close559 yd
Marks & Spencer19-21 St Peters Street, St Albans986 yd
Iceland Foods140 Victoria Street, St Albans1,033 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Cottonmill Swimming Pool
COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTONMILL LANE
swimming pool445 yd
St Peter'S School
COTTONMILL LANE
athletics tracks, grass pitches468 yd
Marlborough Open Space
Cottonmill Lane
grass pitches667 yd
Verulam Golf Club Ltd
LONDON ROAD
golf682 yd
Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre
WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE HOLYWELL HILL
health and fitness suite, swimming pool762 yd
Mandeville Primary School
MANDEVILLE DRIVE
grass pitches766 yd
Abbey View Golf & Track
WESTMINSTER LODGE WESTMINSTER LODGE HOLYWELL HILL
athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, tennis courts780 yd
Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre (Closed)
Holywell Hill
health and fitness suite, swimming pool838 yd
Quality Hotel Leisure Club (St Albans) (Closed)
232-236 232-236 London Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool959 yd
St Columbas College
8-10 8-10 KING HARRY LANE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts1,002 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 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%

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 speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed228.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed21.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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