AL3 4DG is a well-regarded residential area on Verulam Road, 0.9km from St. Albans in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £398k, down 77.8% 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 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00120567 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DG.
363
40
£ 72,200 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4DG 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 4DG's low deprivation rank, 55% ownership, and £398k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £398k. Property prices are trending down 77.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4DG. The average age is 39.9. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 160,750
4 sales · Mean £ 185,750
Terraced
£ 815,000
3 sales · Mean £ 673,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL3 4DG are high at 147 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Muriel Green Nursery School
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Alban City School
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Maple Primary School
St Peter's School
Loreto College
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.3 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.2 km
- Oliver Bonas0.3 km
- TK Maxx,0.3 km
- Waverley Road Post Office0.8 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- B&B1.0 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Jolly Sailor0.8 km
- The Farriers Arms0.1 km
- The Verulam0.2 km
- St Albans Townsend Tennis & Bowls Club0.9 km
- Slug and Lettuce0.3 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Bellacino's0.2 km
- Cafe Alfresco0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- Crepeaffaire0.2 km
- Leafy0.1 km
- + 86 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Pizza GoGo0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe)0.4 km
- Ramen Electra catering @0.5 km
- The Meating Room0.4 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- H&H Food & Wine0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey0.9 km
- St Albans1.1 km
- Park Street3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- St Peter's Street0.2 km
- St Peter's Street0.3 km
- Police Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34DG · Data under Open Government Licence