Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DW House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

272

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL3 4DW 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.

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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

AL3 4DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.1M, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £2.1M 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 4DW 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 4DW offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — 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 low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.1M. 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 4DW are sourced from Output Area E00120581 (shared with 9 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 4DW. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 2,100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 2,100,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

AL3 4DW has low crime rates — 43 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 offences74
Anti-social behaviour42
Other theft31
Criminal damage and arson20
Vehicle crime18

school Local Schools

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Muriel Green Nursery School

Good70 pupils0.3 km
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils0.6 km
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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good201 pupils0.6 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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Alban City School

Good387 pupils1.0 km
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Maple Primary School

Good250 pupils1.1 km
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Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good583 pupils1.2 km
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Batchwood School

Good93 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.8 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.8 km
  • TK Maxx,0.8 km
  • Batchwood Stores0.9 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • The Farriers Arms0.5 km
  • The Verulam0.4 km
  • St Albans Townsend Tennis & Bowls Club0.9 km
  • Slug and Lettuce0.8 km
  • Sucker Punch0.6 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Bellacino's0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.7 km
  • Leafy0.7 km
  • Nando's0.7 km
  • + 66 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe)0.9 km
  • The Meating Room0.8 km
  • GF Pizzeria1.0 km
  • Kiosk0.8 km
  • Mooboo St Albans0.8 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey1.3 km
  • St Albans1.6 km
  • Park Street3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Folly Lane0.1 km
  • Portland Street inbound0.1 km
  • Verulam Road0.1 km
  • Verulam Road0.1 km
  • Oysterfields0.3 km