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Mayfair Close, St Albans, AL4 9YQ | Demographic profile

This area is in a highly desirable neighbourhood popular with families

Demographic data is collected by the Office for National Statistics in the census. This information is grouped into small geographic areas a few streets in size.

National politics

    Hitchin and Harpenden Co is represented by the Conservative party.

Conservative

National (General) Election 2019

47.08%
Conservative
35.37%
Liberal Democrat
16.92%
Labour
0.46%
Christian Peoples Alliance Party
0.17%
Advance Together
Voting margin 11.71%
Voting turnout 77.0%

This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden Co, represented by the Conservative MP, Bim Afolami. At the last general election Conservative won control with a majority of 6,895 votes over Liberal Democrat. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.

Population

  • 1593 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
low density urban

The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 1593 people living in the neighbourhood.

While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a fairly densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly older than the National average of 39
42 years old
5%
4%
0-4
6%
5%
5-9
6%
8%
10-15
4%
4%
16-19
6%
4%
20-24
6%
4%
25-29
19%
19%
30-44
25%
31%
45-64
18%
18%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • National Average
  • This Area

Popularity with families

  • Popular with families with older children

This area is popular with families with older children. The majority of people living here are single.

Income

  • Average household income is much higher than the National average
57k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a very affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.

Deprivation

  • St Albans performs very well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
scores highly

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of St Albans performs very well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.

Industry of employment

  • Most popular sectors: Property, Retail, and Teaching
Property

Typical industries in which local people are employed include Property, Retail, and Teaching

Travel to work

  • Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Car

Most people travel to their workplace by Car (77%) and Walking (6%)

Local politics

    Hitchin and Harpenden Co is represented by the Lib Dem party.

 
Lib Dem

Local elections

50
Lib Dem
4
Conservative
1
Independents
1
Green
Voting margin 46

Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of St. Albans, which is controlled by the Lib Dem party. At a county level, Hertfordshire provide some services.

Average age of local residents

  • Substantially older than the Welwyn Locality average of 32
42 years old
4%
4%
0-4
4%
5%
5-9
5%
8%
10-15
8%
4%
16-19
27%
4%
20-24
10%
4%
25-29
17%
19%
30-44
14%
31%
45-64
7%
18%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • Welwyn Locality Average
  • This Area

Income

  • Average household income is much higher than the Welwyn Locality average
57k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a very affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the Welwyn Locality average.

Deprivation

  • St Albans scores significantly better than Welwyn in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
scores highly

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of St Albans performs very well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.