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St. Albans (AL10)
The AL10 postcode area is located in the St. Albans postcode town region, within the county of Hertfordshire, and contains a total of 1127 individual postcodes.
There are 13 electoral wards in the AL10 postcode area, including Harpenden, Hatfield, St Albans, Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City which come under the local authority of the Welwyn Hatfield Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in AL10 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of AL10 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The AL10 postcode area is situated in the St. Albans district of Hertfordshire, in the East of England. The postcode serves several residential areas, including Colney Heath, Nast Hyde, Oaklands, Park Street, Smallford, Sopwell, and Wildhill. It also covers part of the London Colney village.
The area primarily consists of suburban areas with semi-detached houses, although there are some rural parts that feature detached and terraced houses. Residential property for sale in AL10 typically ranges from apartments to large family homes.
AL10 is well-served by local transport links, including the M1 motorway and the A405 providing easy access to Central London. Local bus links are operated by the Arriva Hertfordshire and Arriva London. St Albans City railway station is also located in the postcode area, providing frequent services in and out of London.
The area is dominated by Watford FC's Vicarage Road stadium, home to the Premiership club. A number of unique shops and eateries are located in St Albans, making AL10 something of a destination with many visitors from the neighbouring towns.
For leisure and recreation, there are a number of large green spaces and parks, such as Verulamium Park, Bernards Heath and Marshalswick park. Courtyard Shopping is located in St Albans and Forest Retail Park is a popular place for shopping nearby AL10 residents.
Also nearby is The Colney Fields Retail Park, which is home to many well-known retailers and a nine-screen Empire cinema. The postcode area also includes notable educational establishments such as St Albans High School, St Albans School, Lancaster Young People's Centre, Oaklands College and St Albans College.
AL10 postcode also enjoys the nearby attractions of Hertfordshire, such as Knebworth House & Gardens, Hertford Castle, Ashridge Estate and the large Leventhorpe Park. It has easy access to the M25 motorway and the Chiltern Hills, making it an ideal base for commuters.
Demographics
Hertfordshire
AL10 is located in the county of Hertfordshire, in England.
Hertfordshire has a total population of 1,176,700, making it the 12th largest county in the UK.
Hertfordshire has a total area of 634 square miles, and a population density of 716 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | AL10 |
| Postal Town | St. Albans |
| MSOA Name | Welwyn Hatfield 012 |
| LSOA Name | Welwyn Hatfield 012A |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Region | Hertfordshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Area Classification | Unclassified |
AL10 Electoral Wards
The postal region of AL10, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.