HILLCREST, AL3 4AT House Prices & Local Information

AL3 4AT is a sought-after residential area on Hillcrest, 0.5km from St Julians in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.

For serious buyers, AL3 4AT is 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £442k. 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 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00120575 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.