AL3 4AU is a sought-after residential area on King Harry Lane, 0.6km 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 4AU offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. 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. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% 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 £3.0M. 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 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00120565 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING HARRY LANE, AL3 4AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING HARRY LANE, AL3 4AU.
298
43
£ 72,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL3 4AU combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£3.0M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £3.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4AU. The average age is 43.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 2,100,000
3 sales · Mean £ 2,616,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL3 4AU has low crime rates — 31 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
The Marlborough Science Academy
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Muriel Green Nursery School
St Peter's School
Mandeville Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Westfield's News0.5 km
- Verulamium Museum0.8 km
- Deli in the Park @0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The King Harry Ph0.5 km
- Abbey Theatre0.7 km
- The Six Bells Ph0.9 km
- Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Ph0.7 km
- The Lower Red Lion0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Crussh Juice Bars0.5 km
- Caffe Carluccio's0.8 km
- Inn On The Park0.7 km
- Servest Catering @ Premier Foods0.8 km
- Waffle House0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey0.8 km
- St Albans1.9 km
- Park Street2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Mortimer Crescent0.1 km
- Mortimer Crescent0.1 km
- Cardinal Grove0.3 km
- Prae Wood School0.3 km
- St Columba's College0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34AU · Data under Open Government Licence