Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

CARDINAL GROVE, AL3 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDINAL GROVE, AL3 4AY.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL3 4AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL3 4AY combines high owner-occupation (71%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

AL3 4AY is a sought-after residential area on Cardinal Grove, 0.5km 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 4AY offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 71% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00189386 (shared with 6 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 4AY. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.4%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

AL3 4AY has low crime rates — 15 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 offences13
Burglary11
Vehicle crime9
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Prae Wood Primary School

Good450 pupils0.4 km
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The Marlborough Science Academy

Good1281 pupils0.6 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils1.1 km
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Mandeville Primary School

Good427 pupils1.3 km
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Watling View School

Good90 pupils1.3 km
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Killigrew Primary and Nursery School

Good398 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Westfield's News0.3 km
  • Halfords1.0 km
  • Deli in the Park @0.9 km
  • Costcutter Priya Stores0.9 km
  • Vesta Express (Londis)0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The King Harry Ph0.4 km
  • Abbey Theatre0.7 km
  • Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Ph0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Crussh Juice Bars0.6 km
  • Caffe Carluccio's0.9 km
  • Inn On The Park0.9 km
  • Servest Catering @ Premier Foods0.8 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Cheong's Chinese0.9 km
  • Golden Grill0.9 km
  • Smoky Boys0.9 km
  • Sunlight Fish and Chips0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey0.9 km
  • St Albans2.0 km
  • Park Street2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cardinal Grove0.1 km
  • Mortimer Crescent0.2 km
  • Mortimer Crescent0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground Path0.2 km
  • St Columba's College0.2 km