Hillside Road is in St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL1 3QP 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 Hillside Road, St. Albans, AL1 3QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL1 3QU, AL1 3QY, AL1 3QN, AL1 3QT, AL1 3QR, AL1 3QZ, AL1 3QW, AL1 3QL, AL1 3PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL1 3QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.2% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.8% | 3.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 33.9% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 46.7% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 8% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 58.2% | 55.4% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 31.9% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 3QP this area, 4.4% 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 72%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 8.9% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.7% | 72% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 38.2% |
| Other | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 92.5% | 80.9% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 84.3% | 75.4% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 9.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 10.2% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 75.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.2% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 1.5% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Road was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Bernards Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hillside Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Bernards Heath and the 148th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hillside Court Hillside Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-12-21 | £731,424 |
| 3 Hillside Court Hillside Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2019-05-22 | £736,682 |
| 4 Hillside Court Hillside Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2015-06-05 | £552,790 |
| 1 Hillside Court Hillside Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2014-07-22 | £738,867 |
| 3 Hillside Court Hillside Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2011-11-25 | £686,629 |
AL1 3QP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 3QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Colney Nursery School Alexander Road , London Colney AL2 1JG | - not rated | 4,436 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 | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alban City School 7 Hatfield Road , AL1 3RR | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School Etna Road , AL3 5NL | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School 154 Sandridge Road , AL1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban and St Stephen Roman Catholic Infant and Nursery School Vanda Crescent , AL1 5EX | - not rated | 1,043 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 | - not rated | 388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Loreto College Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ | - not rated | 388 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,150 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 | 2,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndale School 3-5 Hillside Road , AL1 3QR | - not rated | 88 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 234 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands School Heathlands Drive , AL3 5AY | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 1,310 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amrit Indian Restaurant | 80 St Peters Street, St Albans | 332 yd | |
| TLO Coffee Roasters | 109 St Peters Street, St Albans | 417 yd | |
| Thompsons St Albans | 2-8 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 459 yd | |
| Bua Thai Restaurant | 99 St Peters Street, St Albans | 469 yd | |
| St Albans Tandoori | 44-46 St Peters Street, St Albans | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Sailor | Stonecross, St Albans | 315 yd | |
| The Mermaid Ph | 98 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 345 yd | |
| The Peacock | The Peacock Ph, 13 Hatfield Road | 373 yd | |
| The Blacksmiths Arms | 56 St Peters Street, St Albans | 424 yd | |
| The Cock Inn | The Cock Ph, 48 St Peters Street | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe) | 14 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 459 yd | |
| Subway | 79A St Peters Street, St Albans | 522 yd | |
| The Meating Room | 22 Catherine Street, St Albans | 540 yd | |
| Touch of Spice | 24 Catherine Street, St Albans | 540 yd | |
| Fishy Plaice | 1-3 Catherine Street, St Albans | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 140 Victoria Street, St Albans | 663 yd | |
| H&H Food & Wine | 153 Victoria Street, St Albans | 681 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 33-39 St Peters Street, St Albans | 693 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 95 Hatfield Road, St Albans | 789 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 19-21 St Peters Street, St Albans | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Primary School TOWNSEND AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 158 yd |
| St Albans High School For Girls (Senior School) 1-3 1-3 TOWNSEND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 236 yd |
| Oaklands College (St Albans Campus) (Closed) St. Albans City Campus St. Albans City Campus St. Peters Road | 312 yd | |
| Loreto College UPPER LATTIMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| St Albans City Football Club CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Clarence Park CLARENCE PARK CLARENCE PARK CLARENCE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Aboyne Lodge School Playing Field NORMANDY ROAD | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Townsend Sports And Bowls Club WAVERLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 782 yd |
| Ariston School Playing Fields (Closed) Bridle Close | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Heathlands School For Deaf Children HEATHLANDS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 965 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.