Postcode AL4 0HG is located in an urban city, within the Colney Heath ward of St Albans in the East of England region, and forms part of the Colney Heath & Highfield Park area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Colney Heath & Highfield Park is £74,057 per year. The nearest station is Hatfield (Herts) located about 2.0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Colney Heath & Highfield Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,404 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Colney Heath & Highfield Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Colney Heath & Highfield Park is £74,057 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from AL4 0HG.
Colney Heath & Highfield Park near AL4 0HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hatfield (Herts) located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £605,000 in Colney Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £358,000 up to £1,080,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £668,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £612,500 |
| Terraced | 6 | £467,500 |
10 year median price trend in Colney Heath
In the AL4 0HG postcode area, located within Colney Heath & Highfield Park, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | University of Hertfordshire | Higher education institutions | Requires improvement |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL4 0HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shell Select | 608 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0HP | Walking directions to Shell Select |
Annual council tax rates for St Albans district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.