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.
CARDINAL GROVE, AL3 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDINAL GROVE, AL3 4AY.
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£ 72,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Prae Wood Primary School
The Marlborough Science Academy
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Mandeville Primary School
Watling View School
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The King Harry Ph0.4 km
- Abbey Theatre0.7 km
- Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Ph0.9 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: AL34AY · Data under Open Government Licence