AL3 4AB is a sought-after residential area on St Stephens Close, 0.2km from St Julians in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL3, AL3 4AB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for AL3 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00120579 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST STEPHENS CLOSE, AL3 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST STEPHENS CLOSE, AL3 4AB.
341
45
£ 72,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL3 4AB combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£1.3M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4AB. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,340,000
Detached
£ 959,500
2 sales · Mean £ 959,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL3 4AB has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Marlborough Science Academy
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Prae Wood Primary School
Watling View School
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
Mandeville Primary School
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Peter's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Westfield's News0.3 km
- Halfords0.8 km
- Costcutter Priya Stores0.6 km
- Vesta Express (Londis)0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The King Harry Ph0.3 km
- Abbey Theatre0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Crussh Juice Bars0.7 km
- Caffe Carluccio's0.9 km
- Servest Catering @ Premier Foods0.7 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.8 km
- McDonald's0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Cheong's Chinese0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Golden Grill0.6 km
- Smoky Boys0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey0.9 km
- Park Street1.8 km
- St Albans2.0 km
Bus Stops
- St Stephen's Close0.1 km
- Watford Road0.2 km
- King Harry PH0.2 km
- Midway0.2 km
- King Harry PH0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34AB · Data under Open Government Licence