AL3 4ER is a well-regarded residential area on George Street, 1.0km 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 (153 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £532k, down 52.1% year-on-year. 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 4ER are sourced from Output Area E00120568 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE STREET, AL3 4ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, AL3 4ER.
291
43
£ 72,200 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4ER 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 4ER spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £532k. Property prices are trending down 52.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4ER. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 532,500
2 sales · Mean £ 532,500
Flat
£ 585,000
1 sales · Mean £ 585,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL3 4ER are high at 153 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
Muriel Green Nursery School
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Alban City School
St Peter's School
Maple Primary School
Loreto College
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.3 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.2 km
- Oliver Bonas0.3 km
- TK Maxx,0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- B&B0.9 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Jolly Sailor1.0 km
- The Farriers Arms0.2 km
- The Verulam0.2 km
- Hanks Dirty @ The Snug Bar0.1 km
- Punchin' Palooka0.2 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Bellacino's0.1 km
- Cafe Alfresco0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- Crepeaffaire0.2 km
- Leafy0.1 km
- + 87 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Pizza GoGo0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Darlish Ice Cream0.1 km
- Fishy Plaice0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- H&H Food & Wine0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey0.7 km
- St Albans1.1 km
- Park Street2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Abbey0.2 km
- The Peahen PH0.3 km
- Abbey0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34ER · Data under Open Government Licence