Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

ST STEPHENS AVENUE, AL3 4AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST STEPHENS AVENUE, AL3 4AD.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL3 4AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

AL3 4AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 35.3% year-on-year.

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

AL3 4AD is a sought-after residential area on St Stephens Avenue, 0.2km from St Julians in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.

For serious buyers, AL3 4AD is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 35.3% 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 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00120575 (shared with 10 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 4AD. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,430,000

4 sales · Mean £ 1,415,000

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

AL3 4AD has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Burglary13
Vehicle crime12
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order8

school Local Schools

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The Marlborough Science Academy

Good1281 pupils0.3 km
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Prae Wood Primary School

Good450 pupils0.6 km
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St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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Mandeville Primary School

Good427 pupils1.1 km
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Watling View School

Good90 pupils1.1 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils1.1 km
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Killigrew Primary and Nursery School

Good398 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Westfield's News0.2 km
  • Halfords0.9 km
  • Costcutter Priya Stores0.7 km
  • Vesta Express (Londis)0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The King Harry Ph0.3 km
  • Abbey Theatre0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Crussh Juice Bars0.6 km
  • Caffe Carluccio's0.9 km
  • Servest Catering @ Premier Foods0.7 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.9 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Cheong's Chinese0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Golden Grill0.7 km
  • Smoky Boys0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey0.9 km
  • Park Street1.9 km
  • St Albans2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Recreation Ground Path0.1 km
  • St Stephen's Close0.2 km
  • St Columba's College0.2 km
  • St Columba's College0.2 km
  • King Harry PH0.2 km