Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

ROMELAND HILL, AL3 4EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMELAND HILL, AL3 4EA.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL3 4EA 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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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL3 4EA combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£430k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £430k.

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

AL3 4EA is a well-regarded residential area on Romeland Hill, 1.1km 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 4EA offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £430k. 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 4EA are sourced from Output Area E00120566 (shared with 17 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 4EA. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 430,000

5 sales · Mean £ 380,000

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

Crime around AL3 4EA is above average at 127 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.

Violence and sexual offences188
Shoplifting163
Anti-social behaviour125
Other theft43
Public order39

school Local Schools

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Muriel Green Nursery School

Good70 pupils0.4 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils0.5 km
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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good201 pupils0.5 km
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Alban City School

Good387 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils0.9 km
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Maple Primary School

Good250 pupils0.9 km
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Loreto College

Outstanding955 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.4 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.3 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.4 km
  • TK Maxx,0.4 km
  • Waverley Road Post Office1.0 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • Jolly Sailor1.0 km
  • The Farriers Arms0.1 km
  • The Verulam0.1 km
  • Slug and Lettuce0.4 km
  • St Albans Sub Aqua Club0.8 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • Bellacino's0.2 km
  • Cafe Alfresco0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.3 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.3 km
  • Leafy0.2 km
  • + 83 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Pizza GoGo0.7 km
  • Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe)0.6 km
  • Ramen Electra catering @0.6 km
  • The Meating Room0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey0.8 km
  • St Albans1.2 km
  • Park Street2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall0.3 km
  • Abbey0.3 km
  • Town Hall0.3 km
  • New England Street inbound0.3 km
  • Abbey0.3 km