Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

GEORGE STREET, AL3 4ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, AL3 4ES.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL3 4ES 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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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL3 4ES combines high owner-occupation (55%), strong property values (£695k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £695k.

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

AL3 4ES 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.

For renters and young professionals, AL3 4ES offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 41% 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 £695k. 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 4ES are sourced from Output Area E00120567 (shared with 22 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 4ES. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 695,000

1 sales · Mean £ 695,000

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

Crime rates near AL3 4ES 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.

Violence and sexual offences261
Shoplifting186
Anti-social behaviour146
Other theft53
Public order51

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 pupils0.4 km
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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good201 pupils0.4 km
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Alban City School

Good387 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils0.7 km
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Maple Primary School

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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Loreto College

Outstanding955 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.3 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.2 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.3 km
  • TK Maxx,0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

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 Hilton0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Jolly Sailor0.9 km
  • The Farriers Arms0.2 km
  • The Verulam0.2 km
  • Hanks Dirty @ The Snug Bar0.1 km
  • Punchin' Palooka0.1 km
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

92 nearby
  • Bellacino's0.1 km
  • Cafe Alfresco0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.2 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.2 km
  • Leafy0.1 km
  • + 87 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Pizza GoGo0.6 km
  • Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Darlish Ice Cream0.1 km
  • Fishy Plaice0.5 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • H&H Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey0.8 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
  • The Peahen PH0.3 km