Pemberton Close is in St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL1 2JS 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 Pemberton Close, St. Albans, AL1 2JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL1 2JR, AL1 2JT, AL1 2JX, AL1 2JW, AL1 2JF, AL1 2LB, AL1 2JY, AL1 2JP, AL1 2AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL1 2JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 54.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 45.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 38.6% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 49.8% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 39.5% | 40.2% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 37.3% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 14.1% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 24.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 28.1% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 9.4% | 14.1% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 13.0% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 74.6% | 68.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 83.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 83.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 9.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 84.1% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 12% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 1.4% | -11.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 22.8% | 6.5% | 16.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pemberton Close was 600.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 474.1% higher than the Sopwell average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Pemberton Close has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Sopwell and the 7th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Pemberton Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2023-10-30 | £385,703 |
| 7 Pemberton Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2020-03-20 | £698,698 |
| 29 Pemberton Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-08-28 | £537,716 |
| 21 Pemberton Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2018-10-25 | £828,134 |
| 21 Pemberton Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2015-05-29 | £508,148 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Green Nursery School Church Crescent , AL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School Watling View , AL1 2PB | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandeville Primary School Mandeville Drive , AL1 2LE | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School Cottonmill Lane , AL1 1HL | 3out of 4 | 906 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 | 945 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Killigrew Primary and Nursery School West Avenue , AL2 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marlborough Science Academy Watling Street , AL1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | 4out of 4 | 3,744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,378 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 | 2,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watling View School Watling View , AL1 2NU | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's College King Harry Lane , AL3 4AW | - not rated | 829 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Unit 6, St Albans Retail Park | 318 yd | |
| BaxterStorey @ Premier Foods, Premier House | Centrium, Griffiths Way | 582 yd | |
| Cottonmill Community & Cycling Centre | 12 Old Oak, Cottonmill Lane | 616 yd | |
| Caffe Carluccio's | Sainsburys, Everard Close | 637 yd | |
| Crussh Juice Bars | Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, Holywell Hill | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Theatre | Holywell Hill, St Albans | 812 yd | |
| The King Harry Ph | 2 King Harry Lane, St Albans | 820 yd | |
| St Albans Sub Aqua Club | Cottonmill Swimming Pool, Cottonmill Lane | 863 yd | |
| The Hare And Hounds Ph | 104 Sopwell Lane, St Albans | 1,041 yd | |
| Verulam Golf Club | London Road, St Albans | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 3 Graham Close, St Albans | 237 yd | |
| Chikizza | 34B Abbots Avenue West, St Albans | 254 yd | |
| Cheong's Chinese | 35 Vesta Avenue, St Albans | 393 yd | |
| Smoky Boys | 33 Vesta Avenue, St Albans | 393 yd | |
| Sunlight Fish and Chips | 35 Vesta Avenue, St Albans | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 5 Graham Close, St Albans | 311 yd | |
| The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland | Unit 1, Griffiths Way | 318 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Everard Close | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mandeville Primary School MANDEVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Marlborough Open Space Cottonmill Lane | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| The Marlborough Science Academy WATLING STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Abbey View Golf & Track WESTMINSTER LODGE WESTMINSTER LODGE HOLYWELL HILL | athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE HOLYWELL HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Cottonmill Swimming Pool COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTONMILL LANE | swimming pool | 858 yd |
| Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre (Closed) Holywell Hill | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 880 yd |
| St Columbas College 8-10 8-10 KING HARRY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 884 yd |
| St Peter'S School COTTONMILL LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Verulam Golf Club Ltd LONDON ROAD | golf | 1,067 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.