AL3 4AH is a sought-after residential area on Parkland Drive, 1.1km 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 4AH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 99% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M, up 28.2% year-on-year. 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 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00120569 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKLAND DRIVE, AL3 4AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKLAND DRIVE, AL3 4AH.
315
46
£ 72,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4AH 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 4AH combines high owner-occupation (99%), 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. Property prices are trending up 28.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4AH. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 1,121,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,121,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL3 4AH has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prae Wood Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
The Marlborough Science Academy
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Muriel Green Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Waffle House0.8 km
- Inn On The Park0.7 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Westfield's News0.8 km
- Verulamium Museum0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Six Bells Ph0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey1.4 km
- St Albans2.4 km
- Park Street2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Antonine Gate0.1 km
- Roman Gate0.2 km
- Roman Gate0.2 km
- King Harry Lane0.2 km
- Bedmond Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34AH · Data under Open Government Licence