Charmouth Road is in St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL1 4SE is located in the Marshalswick West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charmouth Road, St. Albans, AL1 4SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL1 4SN, AL1 4RL, AL1 4RT, AL1 4QU, AL1 4RS, AL1 4SW, AL1 4SL, AL1 4SF, AL1 4RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL1 4SE 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 | 51.4% | 51.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.8% | 0.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of AL1 4SE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 73.9% 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 | 14.8% | 19.8% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 78.8% | 73.9% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 29.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -8.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 63.3% | 64.8% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 26.4% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 4SE this area, 3.7% 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 64.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 61% | 64.7% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 30.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.5% | 87.6% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 91.1% | 89.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 89.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.6% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charmouth Road was 60.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the Bernards Heath average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Charmouth Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bernards Heath and the 166th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Charmouth Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2024-05-03 | £1,324,665 |
| 41 Charmouth Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2023-10-04 | £994,456 |
| 55 Charmouth Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2019-09-06 | £1,073,117 |
| 35 Charmouth Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2019-08-27 | £1,175,315 |
| 33 Charmouth Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2015-05-22 | £1,122,160 |
AL1 4SE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Green Nursery School Church Crescent , AL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School 154 Sandridge Road , AL1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernards Heath Junior School Watson Avenue , AL3 5HP | 4out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Primary School Hall Place Gardens , AL1 3SW | 4out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleetville Infant and Nursery School Royal Road , AL1 4LX | 4out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School Townsend Drive , AL3 5RL | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Loreto College Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | 4out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sandringham School The Ridgeway , AL4 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 1,826 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 | 2,604 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 | 2,869 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands School Heathlands Drive , AL3 5AY | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Batchwood School Townsend Drive , AL3 5RP | 2out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 2,236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood Cafe | Homewood Road United Reformed Church, Homewood Road | 582 yd | |
| DJ's Jungle Adventure, Unit 2A | 156 St Albans Road, Sandridge | 596 yd | |
| Little Star Cafe | 90 Sandridge Road, St Albans | 747 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 18 Beech Road, St Albans | 779 yd | |
| Verdi's | 1A Clarence Road, St Albans | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King William IV | King William Iv Ph, 185 Sandridge Road | 611 yd | |
| The St Albans Bowling Club | St Albans Bowling Club, Clarence Park | 983 yd | |
| St Albans City Football Club | Clarence Park, Clarence Road | 983 yd | |
| Pioneer Club | 2 Heathlands Drive, St Albans | 1,017 yd | |
| Jolly Sailor | Stonecross, St Albans | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fryer | 8 Beech Road, St Albans | 779 yd | |
| Gourmet Kitchen | 22 Beech Road, St Albans | 779 yd | |
| KFC | 1 The Quadrant, St Albans | 1,008 yd | |
| The Ridgeway Fish Bar | 7 The Quadrant, St Albans | 1,008 yd | |
| Subway | 11 The Quadrant, St Albans | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 26-30 Beech Road, St Albans | 779 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 185 Marshalswick Lane, St Albans | 937 yd | |
| Budgens Supermarket | 33 The Quadrant, St Albans | 1,005 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | The Ridgeway, St Albans | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Verulam School BRAMPTON ROAD | 728 yd | |
| The Wick (Closed) Marshalswick Lane | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Ariston School Playing Fields (Closed) Bridle Close | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| St Albans City Football Club CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Clarence Park CLARENCE PARK CLARENCE PARK CLARENCE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Heathlands School For Deaf Children HEATHLANDS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 987 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 276.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.