The Moorings is in St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL1 3PL is located in the Bernards Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Moorings, St. Albans, AL1 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL1 3PW, AL1 3PP, AL1 3PJ, AL1 3QX, AL1 3PF, AL1 3QB, AL1 3PE, AL1 3PH, AL1 3PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL1 3PL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 48.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 51.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 49.4% | 38.7% | -10.7% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 42.2% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (92%) 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 | 58.8% | 60.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 31.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3PL this area, 9.2% 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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 9.2% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 0.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 7.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 60% | 65.9% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 0.4% | -4.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 80.3% | 68.8% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 77.5% | 62.4% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 6% | 17.8% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 62.4% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 15% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 6.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Moorings was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% lower than the Bernards Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Moorings has the 27th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bernards Heath and the 190th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Moorings Althorp Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £466,219 | 2021-06-29 | £486,110 |
| 4 The Moorings Althorp Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-12-11 | £64,995 |
| 3 The Moorings Althorp Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2016-10-31 | £632,177 |
| Garage And Parking Space The Moorings Althorp Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2016-10-31 | £632,177 |
| 5 The Moorings Althorp Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2015-08-27 | £750,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Green Nursery School Church Crescent , AL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,146 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 | 295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alban City School 7 Hatfield Road , AL1 3RR | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School 154 Sandridge Road , AL1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School Etna Road , AL3 5NL | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernards Heath Junior School Watson Avenue , AL3 5HP | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 529 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | 4out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandringham School The Ridgeway , AL4 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,069 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 | 2,602 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 | 288 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heathlands School Heathlands Drive , AL3 5AY | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchwood School Townsend Drive , AL3 5RP | 2out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdi's | 1A Clarence Road, St Albans | 456 yd | |
| Little Star Cafe | 90 Sandridge Road, St Albans | 465 yd | |
| Amrit Indian Restaurant | 80 St Peters Street, St Albans | 467 yd | |
| TLO Coffee Roasters | 109 St Peters Street, St Albans | 633 yd | |
| DJ's Jungle Adventure, Unit 2A | 156 St Albans Road, Sandridge | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Sailor | Stonecross, St Albans | 456 yd | |
| The St Albans Bowling Club | St Albans Bowling Club, Clarence Park | 456 yd | |
| St Albans City Football Club | Clarence Park, Clarence Road | 456 yd | |
| The Mermaid Ph | 98 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 541 yd | |
| The Peacock | The Peacock Ph, 13 Hatfield Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe) | 14 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 684 yd | |
| Chinese Express | 91 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 724 yd | |
| Med Grill | 83 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 724 yd | |
| Subway | 79A St Peters Street, St Albans | 748 yd | |
| H & H Fried Chicken | 155 Victoria Street, St Albans | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 95 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 719 yd | |
| H&H Food & Wine | 153 Victoria Street, St Albans | 762 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 140 Victoria Street, St Albans | 799 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 33-39 St Peters Street, St Albans | 919 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 19-21 St Peters Street, St Albans | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans City Football Club CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Maple Primary School TOWNSEND AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 381 yd |
| St Albans High School For Girls (Senior School) 1-3 1-3 TOWNSEND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 410 yd |
| Clarence Park CLARENCE PARK CLARENCE PARK CLARENCE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Loreto College UPPER LATTIMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Oaklands College (St Albans Campus) (Closed) St. Albans City Campus St. Albans City Campus St. Peters Road | 519 yd | |
| Ariston School Playing Fields (Closed) Bridle Close | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Verulam School BRAMPTON ROAD | 843 yd | |
| Townsend Sports And Bowls Club WAVERLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Heathlands School For Deaf Children HEATHLANDS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 939 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.