AL3 4AW is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from St. Stephen's in St Albans. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.
This is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00120563 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL3 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL3 4AW.
271
45
£ 72,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL3 4AW's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 4AW. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL3 4AW has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
The Marlborough Science Academy
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Prae Wood Primary School
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Mandeville Primary School
St Peter's School
Watling View School
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Westfield's News0.6 km
- Halfords0.6 km
- Deli in the Park @0.7 km
- Costcutter Priya Stores0.6 km
- Vesta Express (Londis)0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The King Harry Ph0.2 km
- The White Lion PH1.0 km
- Abbey Theatre0.4 km
- The Bishop's Cave / The Gin Cave1.0 km
- The White Hart Hotel1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Crussh Juice Bars0.3 km
- Alloro1.0 km
- Caffe Carluccio's0.5 km
- Havin Turkish Kitchen1.0 km
- Al Farid1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.6 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Cheong's Chinese0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- GF Pizzeria0.9 km
- Golden Grill0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey0.5 km
- St Albans1.7 km
- Park Street2.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Columba's College0.2 km
- St Columba's College0.2 km
- King Harry PH0.3 km
- King Harry PH0.3 km
- Cardinal Grove0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34AW · Data under Open Government Licence