Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

PARKLAND DRIVE, AL3 4AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKLAND DRIVE, AL3 4AH.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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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.

home £1,260,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian13.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

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.

Shoplifting20
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Prae Wood Primary School

Good450 pupils0.3 km
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils0.8 km
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The Marlborough Science Academy

Good1281 pupils1.3 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils1.4 km
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Muriel Green Nursery School

Good70 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Waffle House0.8 km
  • Inn On The Park0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Westfield's News0.8 km
  • Verulamium Museum0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Six Bells Ph0.9 km
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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