st.-albans AL4 Postcodes

St. Albans (AL4)

The AL4 postcode area is located in the St. Albans postcode town region, within the county of Hertfordshire, and contains a total of 1046 individual postcodes.

There are 36 electoral wards in the AL4 postcode area, including Harpenden, Hatfield, St Albans, Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City which come under the local authority of the St Albans Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 40% of people in AL4 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 AL4 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 AL4 postcode is part of the St Albans district, a district in the county of Hertfordshire, England. The postcode area is just north of Watford and covers the historic market towns of St Albans, Harpenden, Redbourn and Wheathampstead, and more rural areas such as Sandridge and Colney Heath.

The AL4 postcode covers a population of nearly 90,000, across both urban and rural areas. It has a total area of 35.5 square miles.

The main towns in the AL4 postcode are St Albans City Centre, Harpenden, Redbourn, and Wheathampstead. St Albans City Centre is the historic, vibrant heart of the district, situated on the River Ver, it is known for its vibrant nightlife, its art galleries, its cathedrals and its large park. Harpenden is a vibrant, bustling town well-regarded for its charitable work, great quality of life, and plentiful amenities, such as a shopping centre and a leisure centre. Redbourn and Wheathampstead are two rural villages, each containing many thatched cottages and a local pub, and with much of their economy based on agriculture.

The postcode is well connected thanks to the Watford branch line which runs through the entire postcode, connecting St Albans to Watford, and beyond. There are also three main roads that run through the postcode, the M1, the M25 and the A414.

The area is popular with commuters, as it is only a short journey to London by train. It is also home to the University of Hertfordshire, the Institute of Cancer Research, and Kingsbury Mill. There are many green spaces with woods, parks and footpaths, and reservoirs at Sandridge, including the Hungerford Reservoir and Nettleden Reservoir. The district enjoys a range of leisure and cultural activities, such as theatre, music, art, galleries and open-air concerts. There is plenty of opportunity to participate in fitness activities, with a range of community sports clubs, such as rugby and football.

Schools in the area are generally well regarded and enjoy good exam results. There are several independent schools, as well as state and faith schools.

TheAL4 postcode area offers its residents a great quality of life, with an interesting variety of historic and modern attractions, a good range of amenities and leisure activities, and excellent transport links.

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