Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DR.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: AL3 4DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British89.0%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Anti-social behaviour34
Other theft28
Criminal damage and arson15
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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Muriel Green Nursery School

Good70 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils0.5 km
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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good201 pupils0.8 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils1.1 km
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Alban City School

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good583 pupils1.2 km
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Maple Primary School

Good250 pupils1.2 km
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Batchwood School

Good93 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Bellacino's0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.8 km
  • Leafy0.8 km
  • Nando's0.9 km
  • + 63 more
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton1.0 km
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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