AL3 4DJ is a well-regarded residential area on Verulam Road, 1.0km from St. Albans in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL3, AL3 4DJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £655k, up 240.8% 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 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00120564 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DJ.
276
44
£ 72,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
AL3 4DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £655k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £655k. Property prices are trending up 240.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4DJ. The average age is 44.4. 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
Flat
£ 330,000
9 sales · Mean £ 323,922
Terraced
£ 817,500
8 sales · Mean £ 849,750
Semi-Detached
£ 815,000
1 sales · Mean £ 815,000
Detached
£ 1,140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL3 4DJ are high at 142 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 Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Loreto College
St Peter's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.5 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
- Oliver Bonas0.4 km
- TK Maxx,0.4 km
- Waverley Road Post Office0.7 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Jolly Sailor0.8 km
- The Farriers Arms0.1 km
- The Verulam0.1 km
- St Albans Townsend Tennis & Bowls Club0.8 km
- Slug and Lettuce0.4 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Bellacino's0.3 km
- Cafe Alfresco0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Crepeaffaire0.3 km
- Leafy0.3 km
- + 81 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Pizza GoGo0.8 km
- Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe)0.5 km
- Ramen Electra catering @0.7 km
- The Meating Room0.4 km
- GF Pizzeria0.6 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey1.0 km
- St Albans1.3 km
- Park Street3.1 km
Bus Stops
- New England Street inbound0.1 km
- Cannon Street0.2 km
- Cannon Street0.2 km
- Portland Street inbound0.3 km
- Town Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34DJ · Data under Open Government Licence