Area Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the AL3 postcode area.

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Population

29,995

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 61,114 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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6/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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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.

home £664,831 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2068
Anti-social behaviour1535
Other theft688
Vehicle crime607
Criminal damage and arson562

school Local Schools

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Flamstead Village School

Good91 pupils
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Markyate Village School and Nursery

Good228 pupils
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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good201 pupils
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Bernards Heath Junior School

Outstanding354 pupils
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Margaret Wix Primary School

Good132 pupils
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Redbourn Primary School

Requires Improvement444 pupils
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Prae Wood Primary School

Good450 pupils
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

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
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Simmons Bakers
  • Tomoka Spirit Boutique Kiosk 3
  • Batchwood Stores
  • beyond living
  • BP Connect M&S Simply Food
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Batchwood Hall Golf Club
  • Markyate Cricket & Football Club
  • Rose & Crown
  • The Local
  • The Plume Of Feathers
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Watling Street Cafe
  • Harvester
  • Markyate Spice
  • The Pavillion
  • Starbucks
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • St Albans Community Food Pantry
  • Tesco Express
  • Waitrose
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Chef Express
  • China House
  • Darlish Ice Cream
  • Fishy Plaice
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • + 8 more