Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

THE RAMPARTS, AL3 4AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RAMPARTS, AL3 4AJ.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL3 4AJ 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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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL3 4AJ combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£1.1M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

AL3 4AJ is a sought-after residential area on The Ramparts, 0.7km from St Julians in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL3, AL3 4AJ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. 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 45 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 low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00120563 (shared with 38 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 4AJ. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,100,000

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

AL3 4AJ has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting20
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order10
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Prae Wood Primary School

Good450 pupils0.3 km
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils0.8 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils0.9 km
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The Marlborough Science Academy

Good1281 pupils0.9 km
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St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils1.2 km
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Muriel Green Nursery School

Good70 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils1.3 km
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Mandeville Primary School

Good427 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Westfield's News0.5 km
  • Verulamium Museum0.8 km
  • Deli in the Park @0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The King Harry Ph0.6 km
  • Abbey Theatre0.7 km
  • The Six Bells Ph0.9 km
  • Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Ph0.7 km
  • The Lower Red Lion0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Crussh Juice Bars0.5 km
  • Caffe Carluccio's0.9 km
  • Inn On The Park0.6 km
  • Servest Catering @ Premier Foods0.8 km
  • Waffle House0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey0.9 km
  • St Albans1.9 km
  • Park Street2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Mortimer Crescent0.1 km
  • Mortimer Crescent0.1 km
  • Prae Wood School0.3 km
  • Cardinal Grove0.3 km
  • Roman Gate0.4 km