AL3 is a postcode district in St Albans, East of England, covering 949 active and 352 retired postcodes.
The largest share of AL3 (10%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (9%). This mix of 12 distinct neighbourhood types makes AL3 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in AL3 are around £664k, down 6.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across AL3 at 228 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full AL3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
AL3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the AL3 postcode area.
29,995
41
£ 61,114 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL3 combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£664k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £664k. Property prices are trending down 6.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Flamstead Village School
Markyate Village School and Nursery
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Bernards Heath Junior School
Margaret Wix Primary School
Redbourn Primary School
Prae Wood Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- St. Michael's Manor Hotel
- Premier Inn Dunstable South M1 J9
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD
- Aubrey Park Hotel
- Premier Inn
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Simmons Bakers
- St Albans Service Station
- The Deli on Verulam
- The Handy Shop
- The Wine Sisters
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Markyate Cricket & Football Club
- Rose & Crown
- The Local
- The Plume Of Feathers
- The Spotted Dog
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Saffron Indian Cuisine
- Redbourn Cricket Club
- Starbucks
- Street Cafe
- Sushimania
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- St Albans Community Food Pantry
- Tesco Express
- Waitrose
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Fusion Foods
- Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House
- Markyate Grill
- Chef Express
- China House
- + 8 more
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