AL3 4ED is a well-regarded residential area on High Street, 0.9km from St. Albans in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £410k. 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 4ED are sourced from Output Area E00120568 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, AL3 4ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, AL3 4ED.
291
43
£ 72,200 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4ED 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. AL3 4ED spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £410k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4ED. The average age is 42.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 410,000
1 sales · Mean £ 410,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL3 4ED are high at 158 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.
school Local Schools
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Muriel Green Nursery School
St Peter's School
Alban City School
Loreto College
Maple Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.1 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.1 km
- Oliver Bonas0.2 km
- TK Maxx,0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- B&B0.8 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Jolly Sailor0.9 km
- The Farriers Arms0.3 km
- The Verulam0.3 km
- Hanks Dirty @ The Snug Bar0.1 km
- Punchin' Palooka0.2 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Bellacino's0.1 km
- Cafe Alfresco0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Crepeaffaire0.2 km
- Leafy0.1 km
- + 87 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Pizza GoGo0.4 km
- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Darlish Ice Cream0.1 km
- Fishy Plaice0.5 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- H&H Food & Wine0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd.1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey0.7 km
- St Albans1.0 km
- Park Street2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Abbey0.1 km
- The Peahen PH0.1 km
- The Peahen PH0.1 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34ED · Data under Open Government Licence