11,181TOTAL POPULATION
4,502HOUSEHOLDS
3.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£0AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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AL6 POSTCODE REGION

St. Albans (AL6)

The AL6 postcode area is located in the St. Albans postcode town region, within the county of Hertfordshire, and contains a total of 643 individual postcodes.

There are 31 electoral wards in the AL6 postcode area, including Harpenden, Hatfield, St Albans, Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City which come under the local authority of the East Hertfordshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 43% of people in AL6 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 AL6 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The AL6 postcode is located in the St. Albans district of Hertfordshire, England. It is part of the Hertsmere postcode area and has a postal district of AL. Areas included within the AL6 postcode include the villages of Oaklands, Bricket Wood, Park Street, South Mimms, and London Colney. The nearest large town is Watford.

Oaklands was the first village within the postcode, established in 1086. It is a residential area, home to many older and larger houses and a primary school. It is a very small village, with the village green surrounded by historic buildings, old almshouses, St. Margaret's Church and a village hall.

Bricket Wood is a small village surrounded by ancient woodland. It contains small, independent shops, studios, and workshops, and is home to a monthly farmers' market. It is also home to a Victorian school house. In recent years the village has become more popular as a residential area with a number of new builds and conversions.

Park Street is located south of St Albans and has an interesting mix of modern housing developments and older, traditional homes. Its main attractions include St Thomas' Church, the Parish Hall, community allotments, green gardens, and a playground.

South Mimms is located to the north of St Albans and is home to a range of attractive villages and local attractions, such as the South Mimms golf course, South Mimms National Nature Reserve, and the South Mimms Country Park. It has access to many of the major motorways in the area, including the M25 and A1.

London Colney is a village located north of St Albans and along the River Colne. It has a mix of styles of housing and is a popular choice for commuters. It is home to the Colney Heath Heritage Trail, which features a large lake and 17th century cottage. It also has a park, which contains a playground and cricket pitch.

TheAL6 postcode is located in the St. Albans district of Hertfordshire and includes the villages of Oaklands, Bricket Wood, Park Street, South Mimms and London Colney all with their own unique attractions. It forms a popular choice for commuters, with easy access to many of the local motorways.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in AL6 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 43%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 43% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 89%WHITE
  • 11%NON-WHITE

89% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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AL6Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire

The county of Hertfordshire

AL6 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.

Hertfordshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeAL6
Postal TownSt. Albans
MSOA NameEast Hertfordshire 010
LSOA NameEast Hertfordshire 010B
CountyHertfordshire
RegionHertfordshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityEast Hertfordshire
Area ClassificationUnclassified

AL6 Electoral Wards

The postal region of AL6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ayot Green
Ayot St Lawrence
Ayot St Peter
Bull's Green
Burnham Green
Codicote
Codicote Bottom
Danesbury
Datchworth
Datchworth Green
Digswell
Digswell Park
Digswell Water
Driver's End
Haldens
Harmer Green
Hook's Cross
Knebworth
Mardleybury
Mimram
Nup End
Oaklands
Old Knebworth
Painter's Green
Pottersheath
Rableyheath
Tewin
Tewin Wood
The Frythe
The Node
Welwyn
Woolmer Green
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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