Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

KING HARRY LANE, AL3 4AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING HARRY LANE, AL3 4AF.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL3 4AF 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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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL3 4AF's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £420k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

AL3 4AF is a sought-after residential area on King Harry Lane, 0.4km 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 4AF offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k. 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 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00120575 (shared with 10 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 4AF. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 395,000

15 sales · Mean £ 402,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

AL3 4AF has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Burglary13
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order11
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Prae Wood Primary School

Good450 pupils0.5 km
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The Marlborough Science Academy

Good1281 pupils0.6 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils0.8 km
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St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils1.0 km
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Mandeville Primary School

Good427 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils1.2 km
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Watling View School

Good90 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Westfield's News0.4 km
  • Halfords0.8 km
  • Deli in the Park @0.7 km
  • Costcutter Priya Stores0.8 km
  • Vesta Express (Londis)0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The King Harry Ph0.3 km
  • Abbey Theatre0.5 km
  • Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Ph0.7 km
  • The Lower Red Lion0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Crussh Juice Bars0.4 km
  • Caffe Carluccio's0.7 km
  • Inn On The Park0.8 km
  • Servest Catering @ Premier Foods0.6 km
  • Abbot's Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Cheong's Chinese0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Golden Grill0.8 km
  • Smoky Boys0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey0.7 km
  • St Albans1.8 km
  • Park Street2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • St Columba's College0.2 km
  • St Columba's College0.2 km
  • Cardinal Grove0.2 km
  • Mortimer Crescent0.2 km
  • Mortimer Crescent0.2 km