Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

ST STEPHENS CLOSE, AL3 4AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST STEPHENS CLOSE, AL3 4AB.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Vehicle crime12
Burglary11
Anti-social behaviour10
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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The Marlborough Science Academy

Good1281 pupils0.2 km
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St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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Prae Wood Primary School

Good450 pupils0.8 km
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Watling View School

Good90 pupils0.9 km
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Killigrew Primary and Nursery School

Good398 pupils0.9 km
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Mandeville Primary School

Good427 pupils1.0 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Westfield's News0.3 km
  • Halfords0.8 km
  • Costcutter Priya Stores0.6 km
  • Vesta Express (Londis)0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The King Harry Ph0.3 km
  • Abbey Theatre0.8 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
fastfood

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