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St. Albans (AL7)
The AL7 postcode area is located in the St. Albans postcode town region, within the county of Hertfordshire, and contains a total of 1355 individual postcodes.
There are 11 electoral wards in the AL7 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, 25% of people in AL7 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 AL7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The AL7 postcode is located in the St. Albans district in the county of Hertfordshire, England. The area covered by the postcode includes most of the town, as well as some of the smaller villages and hamlets around it.
The postcode is bordered to the north by the AL2 postcode, to the south by the AL4 postcode, to the east by the AL3 postcode and to the west by the WD3 postcode. The centre of the postcode zone is St. Albans city centre.
AL7 is home to a number of attractions, including the Roman ruins of Verulamium, the Cathedral and Abbey church of St. Albans, Hatfield House - a Jacobean stately home and one of the largest parks in the UK - and a number of golf clubs, including the St. Albans Golf Club.
The AL7 postcode is very popular with commuters, due to its proximity to London, only 20 miles by rail. St Albans railway station is served by the Midlands Main Line, providing fast and frequent rail services to London St Pancras.
The postcode area has good road links, both to the M25 and other major roads in the area. The M1 motorway is just 8 miles away, connecting the area to the north, south and midlands.
At the 2011 census, AL7 had a total population of 133,767, making it the most populous postcode in the county. The area has experienced rapid population growth in recent years, due to its popularity as a commuter belt location and as a desirable family area.
The average annual house price in the AL7 postcode area is currently around £426,455, which is well above the national average.
AL7 is a desirable location full of history and attractions, with great transport connections to London and beyond and a highly desirable commuter belt location that has seen significant population growth in recent years, resulting in some very high house prices.
Demographics
Hertfordshire
AL7 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 | AL7 |
| Postal Town | St. Albans |
| MSOA Name | Welwyn Hatfield 007 |
| LSOA Name | Welwyn Hatfield 007A |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Region | Hertfordshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Area Classification | Unclassified |
AL7 Electoral Wards
The postal region of AL7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.