Taylor Close is in St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL4 9YB is located in the Marshalswick West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Taylor Close, St. Albans, AL4 9YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL4 9NN, AL4 9NL, AL4 9NJ, AL4 9LJ, AL4 9LL, AL4 9NP, AL4 9AZ, AL4 9LH, AL4 9NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL4 9YB, 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 | 51.2% | 53.7% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.3% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 38.9% | 36.1% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 49.5% | 12.0% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 8.3% | -6.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 58.1% | 63.9% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 28.4% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 AL4 9YB this area, 7.9% 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 53.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 7.9% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 6.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 15.7% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 53.2% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 19.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% 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 | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 92.3% | 81.7% | -10.6% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 71.4% 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 | 87% | 71.4% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 11.1% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 71.7% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taylor Close was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taylor Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm and the 119th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Taylor Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-01-26 | £718,992 |
| 23 Taylor Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-08-07 | £509,068 |
| 19 Taylor Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-07-25 | £298,388 |
| 40 Taylor Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2023-05-11 | £492,721 |
| 4 Taylor Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-12-14 | £461,625 |
AL4 9YB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
AL4 9YB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,934 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 | 442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School Downes Road , AL4 9NT | - not rated | 442 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skyswood Primary & Nursery School Chandlers Road , AL4 9RS | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School Hazelmere Road , AL4 9RW | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernards Heath Junior School Watson Avenue , AL3 5HP | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Community 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 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Townsend VA Church of England High Oaks , AL3 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 2,499 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 | 3,031 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 | 4,124 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 | 1,551 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchwood School Townsend Drive , AL3 5RP | 2out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters Nursery, Farm Shop & The Potting Shed Cafe | 106 St Albans Road, Sandridge | 137 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 18 Beech Road, St Albans | 872 yd | |
| Nouvelle Lounge | 1 Wycombe Place, St Albans | 1,035 yd | |
| DavVero Restaurant | 9 The Quadrant, St Albans | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King William IV | King William Iv Ph, 185 Sandridge Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fryer | 8 Beech Road, St Albans | 872 yd | |
| Gourmet Kitchen | 22 Beech Road, St Albans | 872 yd | |
| The Kebab Shop | 7 Wycombe Place, St Albans | 1,035 yd | |
| KFC | 1 The Quadrant, St Albans | 1,066 yd | |
| The Ridgeway Fish Bar | 7 The Quadrant, St Albans | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 26-30 Beech Road, St Albans | 872 yd | |
| St Albans Community Food Pantry | Unit 9, St Albans Enterprise Centre | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatfields Junior Mixed School DOWNES ROAD | grass pitches | 271 yd |
| Body Limit ST. ALBANS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Sandringham School THE RIDGEWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Spencer Meadow HOPKINS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
| Skyswood Primary School CHANDLERS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 76.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.7% |
| 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.