Ripon Way, St. Albans, AL4 9AJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL4 9AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.6%	53.7%	-0.9%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	45.4%	46.3%	0.9%	49.0%	-2.7%

Partnership Status

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 AL4 9AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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	25.3%	27.2%	1.9%	37.9%	-10.7%
Married: Opposite sex	57.2%	56.2%	-1.0%	44.2%	12.0%
Separated	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	9.3%	7.7%	-1.6%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	7%	7.2%	0.2%	6.1%	1.1%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	58.6%	50%	-8.6%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	25.5%	33.1%	7.6%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	11.6%	13%	1.4%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	3.3%	2.8%	-0.5%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 47.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14%	13.2%	-0.8%	18.2%	-5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	5.1%	-7.4%	9.6%	-4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	12.8%	-0.8%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	6.4%	-0.2%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	11.5%	1.0%	16.9%	-5.4%
Degree or Similar	37.4%	47.4%	10.0%	33.8%	13.6%
Other	5.4%	3.4%	-2.0%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% 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%	2.8%	2.8%	1.1%	1.7%
Chinese	0%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	2.3%	4.5%	2.2%	3.1%	1.4%
Pakistani	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	3.1%	1.8%	0.8%	2.3%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	2.8%	2.8%	0.8%	2.0%
White	92.7%	84.4%	-8.3%	81.4%	3.0%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.3% 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	91.7%	87.3%	-4.4%	83.2%	4.1%
European Union	1%	3.5%	2.5%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	3.6%	1.8%	-1.8%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	2%	4.6%	2.6%	5.6%	-1.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	1.1%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.1%	87%	-4.1%	83.2%	3.8%
10+ Years	0%	9.9%	9.9%	9.8%	0.1%
5-10 Years	2%	1.8%	-0.2%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	6%	0.7%	-5.3%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.8%	76.7%	9.1%
Ireland	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Spain	1.4%	0.4%	1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	8%	13.5%	-5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.7%	37.2%	-7.5%
Christian	53.5%	46.2%	7.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2.8%	1.7%	1.1%
Jewish	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Muslim	2.8%	6.5%	-3.7%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	8.7%	6.0%	2.7%

Safety

Is Ripon Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ripon Way was 65.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% higher than the Bernards Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ripon Way has the 22nd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bernards Heath and the 158th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in AL4 9AJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ripon Way are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for St Albans.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ripon Way, St. Albans, AL4 9AJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL4 9AJ

Average Price
£589,768

Semi-Detached
£632,708

Terraced
£456,702

Detached
£663,012

Flats/Maisonettes
£724,037

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ripon Way

Average Price
£632,535

Semi-Detached
£657,562

Terraced
£486,563

Detached
£709,389

Flats/Maisonettes
£622,416

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ripon WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Ripon Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£450,000	2025-02-14	£447,009
6 Ripon Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2024-04-22	£496,613
12 Ripon Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£415,000	2024-01-12	£442,047
31 Ripon Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£700,000	2023-07-10	£743,165
31 Ripon Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2022-11-30	£535,365

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL4 9AJ

Employment

AL4 9AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in AL4 9AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	84
Retired	82
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Professional, scientific and technical activities	25
Human health and social work activities	23
Education	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Manufacturing	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	7
Construction	7
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Muriel Green Nursery School Church Crescent , AL3 5JB	3out of 4	3,956 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD	4out of 4	5,260 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School Chandlers Road , AL4 9RS	4out of 4	561 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School Hazelmere Road , AL4 9RW	3out of 4	688 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wheatfields Junior Mixed School Downes Road , AL4 9NT	- not rated	1,203 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School Downes Road , AL4 9NT	- not rated	1,203 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandridge School Woodcock Hill , Sandridge AL4 9EB	3out of 4	1,432 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandringham School The Ridgeway , AL4 9NX	4out of 4	921 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB	4out of 4	1,681 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR	3out of 4	2,226 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT	3out of 4	2,649 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB	4out of 4	2,709 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oaklands College Oaklands Campus , Hatfield Road AL4 0JA	- not rated	1,778 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Samuel Ryder Academy Drakes Drive , AL1 5AR	3out of 4	3,817 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ	3out of 4	2,423 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heathlands School Heathlands Drive , AL3 5AY	4out of 4	2,765 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ	- not rated	3,106 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Batchwood School Townsend Drive , AL3 5RP	2out of 4	3,349 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN	- not rated	3,716 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bengal Spice	6 St Brelades Place, St Albans	310 yd
Nouvelle Lounge	1 Wycombe Place, St Albans	1,047 yd
Fade to Black	65 The Quadrant, St Albans	1,048 yd
Molen's	35 The Quadrant, St Albans	1,070 yd
DavVero Restaurant	9 The Quadrant, St Albans	1,078 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blackberry Jack	Blackberry Jack Ph, 1 St Brelades Place	310 yd
Phoenix Barber Co	69A The Quadrant, St Albans	1,018 yd
St Albans Lawn Tennis Club	St Albans Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club, Jersey Lane	1,080 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jersey Farm Chinese Cuisine	8 St Brelades Place, St Albans	310 yd
The Kebab Shop	7 Wycombe Place, St Albans	1,047 yd
Subway	11 The Quadrant, St Albans	1,070 yd
Greggs	45 The Quadrant, St Albans	1,070 yd
KFC	1 The Quadrant, St Albans	1,078 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	4 St Brelades Place, St Albans	304 yd
Marks & Spencer	The Ridgeway, St Albans	1,052 yd
Budgens Supermarket	33 The Quadrant, St Albans	1,085 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Skyswood Primary School CHANDLERS ROAD	grass pitches	664 yd
Sandringham School THE RIDGEWAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,053 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	87.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	87.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	69.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	145.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of AL4 9AJ