Manor Road is in St Albans and in St Albans district. AL1 3FX is located in the Bernards Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 2010-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manor Road, St Albans, AL1 3FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL1 3FS, AL1 3FT, AL1 3GJ, AL1 3ST, AL1 3SR, AL1 3GR, AL1 3GS, AL1 3FW, AL1 3QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL1 3FX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 3FX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 54.3% | 52.1% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 33.7% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.8%) 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 | 62% | 66.8% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 18.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 29% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -9.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 3FX this area, 2.6% 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 75.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 2.6% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 7.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.9% | 75.6% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.3% | 69.7% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 86.3% | 62.5% | -23.8% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 15.3% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 11.6% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 62.5% | -22.6% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 10.2% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 14.4% | 10.7% | 2.2% | 12.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manor Road was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% lower than the Bernards Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manor Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bernards Heath and the 172nd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 7 Brunel Court Newsom Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-06-30 | £442,989 |
| Apartment 6 Brunel Court Newsom Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £497,000 | 2015-12-15 | £575,051 |
| Apartment 9 Brunel Court Newsom Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2012-06-29 | £350,924 |
| Apartment 11 Brunel Court Newsom Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2012-01-31 | £483,832 |
| 12 Brunel Court Newsom Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2010-09-17 | £312,637 |
AL1 3FX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3FX 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 | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 55 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Education | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Green Nursery School Church Crescent , AL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Primary School Hall Place Gardens , AL1 3SW | 4out of 4 | 107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alban City School 7 Hatfield Road , AL1 3RR | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School Etna Road , AL3 5NL | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School 154 Sandridge Road , AL1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School, Cecil Road , AL1 5EG | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 313 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | 4out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend VA Church of England High Oaks , AL3 6DR | 3out of 4 | 2,439 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 | 3,237 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 | 2,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 252 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands School Heathlands Drive , AL3 5AY | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Batchwood School Townsend Drive , AL3 5RP | 2out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompsons St Albans | 2-8 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 441 yd | |
| Verdi's | 1A Clarence Road, St Albans | 445 yd | |
| TLO Coffee Roasters | 109 St Peters Street, St Albans | 473 yd | |
| Amrit Indian Restaurant | 80 St Peters Street, St Albans | 476 yd | |
| St Albans Tandoori | 44-46 St Peters Street, St Albans | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mermaid Ph | 98 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 247 yd | |
| The Peacock | The Peacock Ph, 13 Hatfield Road | 347 yd | |
| The Blacksmiths Arms | 56 St Peters Street, St Albans | 436 yd | |
| The St Albans Bowling Club | St Albans Bowling Club, Clarence Park | 445 yd | |
| St Albans City Football Club | Clarence Park, Clarence Road | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe) | 14 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 441 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | Ground Floor, 102 Victoria Street | 513 yd | |
| Coddess Fish and Chips | 145B Victoria Street, St Albans | 516 yd | |
| H & H Fried Chicken | 155 Victoria Street, St Albans | 519 yd | |
| Subway | 79A St Peters Street, St Albans | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 140 Victoria Street, St Albans | 513 yd | |
| H&H Food & Wine | 153 Victoria Street, St Albans | 519 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 33-39 St Peters Street, St Albans | 666 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 95 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 667 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 19-21 St Peters Street, St Albans | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loreto College UPPER LATTIMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Maple Primary School TOWNSEND AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Oaklands College (St Albans Campus) (Closed) St. Albans City Campus St. Albans City Campus St. Peters Road | 237 yd | |
| St Albans City Football Club CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| St Albans High School For Girls (Senior School) 1-3 1-3 TOWNSEND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 367 yd |
| Clarence Park CLARENCE PARK CLARENCE PARK CLARENCE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Aboyne Lodge School Playing Field NORMANDY ROAD | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (St Albans) UNIT 17 UNIT 17 CHRISTOPHER PLACE | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Townsend Sports And Bowls Club WAVERLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Ariston School Playing Fields (Closed) Bridle Close | grass pitches | 976 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.