Avenue Road is in St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL1 3PY 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 Avenue Road, St. Albans, AL1 3PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL1 3EH, AL1 3QD, AL1 4DG, AL1 3QA, AL1 3QB, AL1 3QE, AL1 3QX, AL1 4DS, AL1 4BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL1 3PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 3PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 47.4% | 42.6% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 41% | 9.5% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 7.6% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 50.8% | 56.7% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 32.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 7.4% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3PY this area, 6.7% 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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 6.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 6.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 10.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.5% | 62.3% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.5% | 81.1% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 83.8% | 72.4% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 8.3% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 72.7% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 6.8% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Road was 260.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 327.3% higher than the Bernards Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avenue Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bernards Heath and the 24th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 143.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 96.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cadoxton Place, 29 Avenue Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2024-07-19 | £822,553 |
| 7 Cadoxton Place, 29 Avenue Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2024-01-31 | £462,881 |
| 8 Cadoxton Place, 29 Avenue Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2023-08-08 | £790,799 |
| 5 Cadoxton Place, 29 Avenue Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2022-12-16 | £800,120 |
| 3 Cadoxton Place, 29 Avenue Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-04-01 | £726,007 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,093 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 | 346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School 154 Sandridge Road , AL1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alban City School 7 Hatfield Road , AL1 3RR | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School Etna Road , AL3 5NL | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernards Heath Junior School Watson Avenue , AL3 5HP | 4out of 4 | 770 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 | 683 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | 4out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Townsend VA Church of England High Oaks , AL3 6DR | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandringham School The Ridgeway , AL4 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,249 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 | 3,188 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 | 2,787 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 | 250 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heathlands School Heathlands Drive , AL3 5AY | 4out of 4 | 672 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchwood School Townsend Drive , AL3 5RP | 2out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 1,461 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Star Cafe | 90 Sandridge Road, St Albans | 288 yd | |
| Amrit Indian Restaurant | 80 St Peters Street, St Albans | 338 yd | |
| DJ's Jungle Adventure, Unit 2A | 156 St Albans Road, Sandridge | 524 yd | |
| TLO Coffee Roasters | 109 St Peters Street, St Albans | 577 yd | |
| Verdi's | 1A Clarence Road, St Albans | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Sailor | Stonecross, St Albans | 332 yd | |
| The Mermaid Ph | 98 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 604 yd | |
| The Peacock | The Peacock Ph, 13 Hatfield Road | 609 yd | |
| The Blacksmiths Arms | 56 St Peters Street, St Albans | 627 yd | |
| The St Albans Bowling Club | St Albans Bowling Club, Clarence Park | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe) | 14 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 683 yd | |
| The Meating Room | 22 Catherine Street, St Albans | 718 yd | |
| Touch of Spice | 24 Catherine Street, St Albans | 718 yd | |
| Subway | 79A St Peters Street, St Albans | 723 yd | |
| Fishy Plaice | 1-3 Catherine Street, St Albans | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 95 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 904 yd | |
| H&H Food & Wine | 153 Victoria Street, St Albans | 910 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 33-39 St Peters Street, St Albans | 912 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 140 Victoria Street, St Albans | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans High School For Girls (Senior School) 1-3 1-3 TOWNSEND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 323 yd |
| Maple Primary School TOWNSEND AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 367 yd |
| St Albans City Football Club CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Oaklands College (St Albans Campus) (Closed) St. Albans City Campus St. Albans City Campus St. Peters Road | 569 yd | |
| Ariston School Playing Fields (Closed) Bridle Close | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Loreto College UPPER LATTIMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Clarence Park CLARENCE PARK CLARENCE PARK CLARENCE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Townsend Sports And Bowls Club WAVERLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Heathlands School For Deaf Children HEATHLANDS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 758 yd |
| St Albans High School For Girls Grass Pitches TOWNSEND DRIVE | grass pitches | 871 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 | 81.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.