AL3 4DR is a sought-after residential area on Verulam Road, 1.2km 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 4DR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 86% 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M. 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 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00120562 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DR.
360
44
£ 72,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL3 4DR's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £1.6M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.6M 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 4DR. The average age is 43.5. 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
£ 1,610,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,610,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL3 4DR has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Alban City School
Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School
Maple Primary School
Batchwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Artoplasia Greek Bakery1.0 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- Oliver Bonas1.0 km
- TK Maxx,1.0 km
- Batchwood Stores0.8 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Farriers Arms0.6 km
- The Verulam0.5 km
- St Albans Townsend Tennis & Bowls Club1.0 km
- Slug and Lettuce1.0 km
- Sucker Punch0.8 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Bellacino's0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Crepeaffaire0.8 km
- Leafy0.8 km
- Nando's0.9 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- The Meating Room0.9 km
- Kiosk1.0 km
- Mooboo St Albans0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- The Shaken Cow0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey1.4 km
- St Albans1.8 km
- Park Street3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Verulam Road0.1 km
- Folly Lane0.1 km
- Oysterfields0.1 km
- Verulam Road0.1 km
- Oysterfields0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34DR · Data under Open Government Licence