Chalkdell Fields is in St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL4 9NA 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 Chalkdell Fields, St. Albans, AL4 9NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL4 9LZ, AL4 9NB, AL4 9NF, AL4 9LT, AL4 9NQ, AL4 9LY, AL4 9AP, AL4 9LX, AL4 9ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL4 9NA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 56.8% | 54.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 43.2% | 45.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 21.7% | 28.2% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 50.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 8.2% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 37.7% | 52.3% | 14.6% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 33% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 11.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 3% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 13.7% | -20.2% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.2% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 42.6% | 20.4% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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 | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 87.3% | 71.4% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 91.9% | 84% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 83.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chalkdell Fields was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.4% lower than the Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chalkdell Fields has the 8th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm and the 210th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Chalkdell Fields, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2024-01-17 | £761,599 |
| 16 Chalkdell Fields, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2016-01-28 | £677,906 |
| 12 Chalkdell Fields, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £383,500 | 2013-07-19 | £654,802 |
| 10 Chalkdell Fields, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2012-06-08 | £464,507 |
| 14 Chalkdell Fields, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2009-04-21 | £742,323 |
AL4 9NA 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Green Nursery School Church Crescent , AL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatfields Junior Mixed School Downes Road , AL4 9NT | - not rated | 607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School Downes Road , AL4 9NT | - not rated | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernards Heath Junior School Watson Avenue , AL3 5HP | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School 154 Sandridge Road , AL1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School Hazelmere Road , AL4 9RW | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham School The Ridgeway , AL4 9NX | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Townsend VA Church of England High Oaks , AL3 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,871 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 | 3,702 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 | 1,138 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchwood School Townsend Drive , AL3 5RP | 2out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 2,942 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 18 Beech Road, St Albans | 476 yd | |
| Carpenters Nursery, Farm Shop & The Potting Shed Cafe | 106 St Albans Road, Sandridge | 587 yd | |
| Nouvelle Lounge | 1 Wycombe Place, St Albans | 864 yd | |
| DavVero Restaurant | 9 The Quadrant, St Albans | 874 yd | |
| Molen's | 35 The Quadrant, St Albans | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King William IV | King William Iv Ph, 185 Sandridge Road | 614 yd | |
| Phoenix Barber Co | 69A The Quadrant, St Albans | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fryer | 8 Beech Road, St Albans | 476 yd | |
| Gourmet Kitchen | 22 Beech Road, St Albans | 476 yd | |
| The Kebab Shop | 7 Wycombe Place, St Albans | 864 yd | |
| KFC | 1 The Quadrant, St Albans | 874 yd | |
| The Ridgeway Fish Bar | 7 The Quadrant, St Albans | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 26-30 Beech Road, St Albans | 476 yd | |
| St Albans Community Food Pantry | Unit 9, St Albans Enterprise Centre | 866 yd | |
| Budgens Supermarket | 33 The Quadrant, St Albans | 939 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 185 Marshalswick Lane, St Albans | 1,008 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | The Ridgeway, St Albans | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Limit ST. ALBANS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| Wheatfields Junior Mixed School DOWNES ROAD | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Sandringham School THE RIDGEWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| The Wick (Closed) Marshalswick Lane | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| St Albans Girls School Sandridgebury Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,068 yd |
| Skyswood Primary School CHANDLERS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.