AL3 4DL is a well-regarded residential area on Verulam Road, 1.1km from Townsend in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL3, AL3 4DL 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 is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00120564 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DL.
276
44
£ 72,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
AL3 4DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 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 moderate. Property prices average £1.1M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4DL. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,118,750
2 sales · Mean £ 1,118,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL3 4DL is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Alban City School
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Maple Primary School
Loreto College
St Peter's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Batchwood Stores1.0 km
- Waverley Road Post Office0.7 km
- Ballo Foods0.9 km
- beyond living0.5 km
- Simmons Bakers0.5 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- St Albans Townsend Tennis & Bowls Club0.8 km
- Alban's Well0.6 km
- Ashwell House0.2 km
- Craft and Cleaver0.5 km
- Dylans0.4 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- George Street Canteen0.4 km
- Honest Burger0.4 km
- itsu0.5 km
- Thai Square0.4 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe)0.7 km
- Ramen Electra catering @0.8 km
- The Meating Room0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey1.1 km
- St Albans1.4 km
- Park Street3.2 km
Bus Stops
- New England Street inbound0.1 km
- Portland Street inbound0.2 km
- Cannon Street0.2 km
- Cannon Street0.2 km
- Verulam Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34DL · Data under Open Government Licence