Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

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

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

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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 4AS 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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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

AL3 4AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £919k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £919k 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 4AS 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 4AS offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £919k. 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 4AS 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 4AS. 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

Terraced

£ 860,000

3 sales · Mean £ 825,000

Detached

£ 1,187,500

4 sales · Mean £ 1,193,750

Semi-Detached

£ 647,500

6 sales · Mean £ 724,583

Flat

£ 535,000

1 sales · Mean £ 535,000

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

AL3 4AS has low crime rates — 16 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 offences12
Burglary11
Vehicle crime9
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Prae Wood Primary School

Good450 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.1 km
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Mandeville Primary School

Good427 pupils1.2 km
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Watling View School

Good90 pupils1.2 km
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Killigrew Primary and Nursery School

Good398 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Westfield's News0.3 km
  • Halfords0.9 km
  • Deli in the Park @0.9 km
  • Costcutter Priya Stores0.8 km
  • Vesta Express (Londis)0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The King Harry Ph0.3 km
  • Abbey Theatre0.6 km
  • Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Ph0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Crussh Juice Bars0.5 km
  • Caffe Carluccio's0.8 km
  • Inn On The Park0.9 km
  • Servest Catering @ Premier Foods0.7 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Cheong's Chinese0.8 km
  • Golden Grill0.8 km
  • Smoky Boys0.8 km
  • Sunlight Fish and Chips0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey0.8 km
  • St Albans2.0 km
  • Park Street2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cardinal Grove0.1 km
  • St Columba's College0.2 km
  • St Columba's College0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground Path0.2 km
  • Mortimer Crescent0.2 km