AL3 4AZ is a sought-after residential area on Abbey Avenue, 0.5km 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 4AZ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 97% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M, down 33.8% 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 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00189409 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY AVENUE, AL3 4AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY AVENUE, AL3 4AZ.
278
43
£ 72,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4AZ 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.
Area Character
AL3 4AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.6M, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.6M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 33.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4AZ. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,037,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,037,500
Detached
£ 1,650,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,542,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL3 4AZ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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 Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Watling View School
Mandeville Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Westfield's News0.0 km
- Costcutter Priya Stores0.9 km
- Vesta Express (Londis)0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The King Harry Ph0.5 km
- Abbey Theatre0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Crussh Juice Bars0.8 km
- Servest Catering @ Premier Foods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Cheong's Chinese0.9 km
- Golden Grill0.9 km
- Smoky Boys0.9 km
- Sunlight Fish and Chips0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey1.1 km
- Park Street2.1 km
- St Albans2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Midway0.1 km
- Recreation Ground Path0.1 km
- Cardinal Grove0.2 km
- Corder Close0.2 km
- St Columba's College0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34AZ · Data under Open Government Licence