Overview of AL1 2EN

  • People
    View
  • Culture
    View
  • Safety
    View
  • Affluence
    View
  • Property Prices
    Average Price: £679,908
    View
  • Employment
    View
  • Schools
    View
  • Food And Drink
    View
  • Sport
    View
  • Broadband
    View
Click on the map to change the analyzed area

Monks Gate is in St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL1 2EN is located in the Sopwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 2006-04-01.

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

Nearby postcodes are: AL1 2BS, AL1 2EW, AL1 2BP, AL1 2JA, AL1 2BW, AL1 2BJ, AL1 2BQ, AL1 2BL, AL1 2BG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL1 2EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54%53%-1.0% 51.0% 2.0%
Male46%47%1.0% 49.0% -2.0%

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)
Single32.1%37.5%5.4% 37.9% -0.4%
Married: Opposite sex51.8%46.6%-5.2% 44.2% 2.4%
Separated0.8%2.4%1.6% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced7.6%9.1%1.5% 9.1% 0.0%
Widowed7.6%4.3%-3.3% 6.1% -1.8%

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 (85.8%) 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 health63.6%63.7%0.1% 48.4% 15.3%
Good health26.7%22.1%-4.6% 33.6% -11.5%
Fair health7.3%8.6%1.3% 12.7% -4.1%
Bad health1.5%5.3%3.8% 4.0% 1.3%
Very bad health0.9%0.3%-0.6% 1.2% -0.9%

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.

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 46.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications16.9%14.6%-2.3% 18.2% -3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.6%9.1%-0.5% 9.6% -0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10%11.9%1.9% 13.4% -1.5%
Apprenticeship4%2.8%-1.2% 5.3% -2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.6%15.4%3.8% 16.9% -1.5%
Degree or Similar42.6%46.2%3.6% 33.8% 12.4%
Other5.2%0%-5.2% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi9.7%12.4%2.7% 1.1% 11.3%
Chinese0.6%2.1%1.5% 0.7% 1.4%
Indian2.1%2.1%0.0% 3.1% -1.0%
Pakistani0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0.6%0.3%-0.3% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African1.2%0.3%-0.9% 2.5% -2.2%
Black Caribbean4.4%2.4%-2.0% 1.0% 1.4%
Other Black0.3%1.2%0.9% 0.5% 0.7%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%1.2%0.6% 0.8% 0.4%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.3%0.9%-1.4% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.8% -0.2%
White76.5%76.1%-0.4% 81.4% -5.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Other0.9%0.3%-0.6% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.7% 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 Kingdom84.2%80.7%-3.5% 83.2% -2.5%
European Union3.5%7.4%3.9% 6.1% 1.3%
Rest of Europe0%0.6%0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa2.9%1.8%-1.1% 2.7% -0.9%
Middle East and Asia5.9%6.8%0.9% 5.6% 1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.2%2.7%-0.5% 1.3% 1.4%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK82.4%80.5%-1.9% 83.2% -2.7%
10+ Years2.1%17.8%15.7% 9.8% 8.0%
5-10 Years0.6%1.5%0.9% 2.9% -1.4%
2-5 Years1.8%0%-1.8% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years13.2%0.3%-12.9% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.8% 76.7% 6.1%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
France0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Other EU countries1.8% 1.5% 0.3%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
No passport held9.8% 13.5% -3.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion45.4% 37.2% 8.2%
Christian35.8% 46.2% -10.4%
Hindu2.1% 1.7% 0.4%
Muslim11.6% 6.5% 5.1%
Not answered5.1% 6.0% -0.9%

Safety

Is Monks Gate Street dangerous?

In 2023, 407 crimes were reported near Monks Gate . 37% 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 2EN. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for AL1 2EN.

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



More Crime Statistics for Monks Gate, St. Albans, AL1 2EN

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 2EN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Monks Gate are based on 2 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 2EN

Average Price
£679,908
Semi-Detached
£679,908
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Monks Gate

Average Price
£679,908
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Monks GateStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
1 Monks Gate, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, a newly built property
£325,0002006-05-12 £687,916
2 Monks Gate, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£315,0002006-04-13 £671,899

Employment

AL1 2EN area has a very 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee109
Self-Employed34
Retired34
Part-Time Employee23
Student (economically inactive)12
Looking after home or family12
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Unemployed9
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles31
Human health and social work activities22
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Information and communication16
Education16
Construction14
Manufacturing9
Other8
Transport and storage8
Administrative and support service activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Financial and insurance activities4
Real estate activities3
Accommodation and food service activities3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Mining and quarrying1

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 1,635 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 4 516 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Mandeville Primary School
Mandeville Drive , AL1 2LE
3out of 4 696 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Watling View , AL1 2PB
3out of 4 749 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Grove Road , AL1 1DQ
4out of 4 771 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Alban City School
7 Hatfield Road , AL1 3RR
3out of 4 1,501 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 1,044 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Loreto College
Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ
4out of 4 1,398 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Verulam School
Brampton Road , AL1 4PR
3out of 4 2,231 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Beaumont School
Austen Way , AL4 0XB
4out of 4 3,235 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Albans Girls' School
Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB
4out of 4 3,410 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 3,977 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 1,992 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 844 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Watling View School
Watling View , AL1 2NU
3out of 4 945 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
St Columba's College
King Harry Lane , AL3 4AW
- not rated 1,031 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Albans School
Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB
- not rated 1,236 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
St Albans High School for Girls
Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ
- not rated 1,822 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 Park457 yd
Cottonmill Community & Cycling Centre12 Old Oak, Cottonmill Lane493 yd
Caffe Carluccio'sSainsburys, Everard Close615 yd
BaxterStorey @ Premier Foods, Premier HouseCentrium, Griffiths Way650 yd
Samrat156 London Road, St Albans803 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
St Albans Sub Aqua ClubCottonmill Swimming Pool, Cottonmill Lane540 yd
Verulam Golf ClubLondon Road, St Albans677 yd
The Hare And Hounds Ph104 Sopwell Lane, St Albans747 yd
The White Lion PHThe White Lion Ph, 91 Sopwell Lane815 yd
The Goat Inn37 Sopwell Lane, St Albans815 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Costa Coffee3 Graham Close, St Albans329 yd
Chikizza34B Abbots Avenue West, St Albans440 yd
Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury'sSainsburys, Everard Close615 yd
Cheong's Chinese35 Vesta Avenue, St Albans787 yd
Smoky Boys33 Vesta Avenue, St Albans787 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd.5 Graham Close, St Albans380 yd
The Range Home and Leisure & IcelandUnit 1, Griffiths Way457 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsburys, Everard Close615 yd
Marks & Spencer19-21 St Peters Street, St Albans1,035 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Cottonmill Swimming Pool
COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTONMILL LANE
swimming pool535 yd
St Peter'S School
COTTONMILL LANE
athletics tracks, grass pitches555 yd
Marlborough Open Space
Cottonmill Lane
grass pitches587 yd
Verulam Golf Club Ltd
LONDON ROAD
golf677 yd
Mandeville Primary School
MANDEVILLE DRIVE
grass pitches699 yd
Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre
WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE HOLYWELL HILL
health and fitness suite, swimming pool826 yd
Abbey View Golf & Track
WESTMINSTER LODGE WESTMINSTER LODGE HOLYWELL HILL
athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, tennis courts836 yd
Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre (Closed)
Holywell Hill
health and fitness suite, swimming pool897 yd
Quality Hotel Leisure Club (St Albans) (Closed)
232-236 232-236 London Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool944 yd
Sopwell House Country Club & Viverano Spa
COTTONMILL LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,036 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%

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