AL3 4BZ is a sought-after residential area on Laurelsfield, 0.3km 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 4BZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M. 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 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00120579 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAURELSFIELD, AL3 4BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAURELSFIELD, AL3 4BZ.
341
45
£ 72,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4BZ 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 4BZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.3M, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.3M 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 4BZ. The average age is 44.8. 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
£ 1,313,500
1 sales · Mean £ 1,313,500
Detached
£ 1,220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL3 4BZ has low crime rates — 24 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
Prae Wood Primary School
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
Watling View School
Mandeville Primary School
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Westfield's News0.3 km
- Halfords0.9 km
- Costcutter Priya Stores0.7 km
- Vesta Express (Londis)0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The King Harry Ph0.4 km
- Abbey Theatre0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Crussh Juice Bars0.8 km
- Caffe Carluccio's0.9 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.9 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- Servest Catering @ Premier Foods0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Cheong's Chinese0.7 km
- Golden Grill0.7 km
- Smoky Boys0.7 km
- Sunlight Fish and Chips0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey1.0 km
- Park Street1.8 km
- St Albans2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Watford Road0.1 km
- St Stephen's Close0.2 km
- Recreation Ground Path0.2 km
- Midway0.2 km
- Midway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34BZ · Data under Open Government Licence