Vesta Avenue is in St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL1 2PQ 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 Vesta Avenue, St. Albans, AL1 2PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL1 2NH, AL1 2PF, AL1 2PG, AL1 2PP, AL1 2NQ, AL1 2NJ, AL1 2JU, AL1 2NG, AL1 2PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL1 2PQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 53.1% | 53.9% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 46.9% | 46.1% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 2PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 23.4% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 60.5% | 11.2% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 10.2% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 53.1% | 57.2% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 29.9% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 53.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 11.3% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 53.7% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 79.8% | 78.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 82.4% | 75.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 75.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 15.2% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 1.8% | -11.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vesta Avenue was 20.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.2% lower than the Sopwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vesta Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Sopwell and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Vesta Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £894,000 | 2023-07-31 | £945,453 |
| 5 Vesta Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2017-03-23 | £878,270 |
| 1 Vesta Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £514,000 | 2016-07-19 | £619,328 |
| 9 Vesta Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2012-06-29 | £866,162 |
| 9 Vesta Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2004-07-30 | £755,076 |
AL1 2PQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 2PQ 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,806 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 | 343 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandeville Primary School Mandeville Drive , AL1 2LE | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans Grove Road , AL1 1DQ | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School Cottonmill Lane , AL1 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prae Wood Primary School King Harry Lane , AL3 4HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,168 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 | 330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | 4out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 3,957 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 | 4,706 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 | 2,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's College King Harry Lane , AL3 4AW | - not rated | 503 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling View School Watling View , AL1 2NU | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 2,273 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 | 329 yd | |
| BaxterStorey @ Premier Foods, Premier House | Centrium, Griffiths Way | 451 yd | |
| Caffe Carluccio's | Sainsburys, Everard Close | 569 yd | |
| Crussh Juice Bars | Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, Holywell Hill | 692 yd | |
| Cottonmill Community & Cycling Centre | 12 Old Oak, Cottonmill Lane | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King Harry Ph | 2 King Harry Lane, St Albans | 464 yd | |
| Abbey Theatre | Holywell Hill, St Albans | 647 yd | |
| St Albans Sub Aqua Club | Cottonmill Swimming Pool, Cottonmill Lane | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheong's Chinese | 35 Vesta Avenue, St Albans | 126 yd | |
| Smoky Boys | 33 Vesta Avenue, St Albans | 126 yd | |
| Sunlight Fish and Chips | 35 Vesta Avenue, St Albans | 126 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 37 Vesta Avenue, St Albans | 126 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 3 Graham Close, St Albans | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland | Unit 1, Griffiths Way | 329 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 5 Graham Close, St Albans | 400 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Everard Close | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Marlborough Science Academy WATLING STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 403 yd |
| Mandeville Primary School MANDEVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| St Columbas College 8-10 8-10 KING HARRY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Abbey View Golf & Track WESTMINSTER LODGE WESTMINSTER LODGE HOLYWELL HILL | athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 643 yd |
| Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre (Closed) Holywell Hill | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 707 yd |
| Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE HOLYWELL HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Cottonmill Swimming Pool COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTONMILL LANE | swimming pool | 993 yd |
| St Peter'S School COTTONMILL LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,064 yd |
| Marlborough Open Space Cottonmill Lane | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 425 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 354.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.