AL3 4BB is a sought-after residential area on Midway, 0.4km from St Julians in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.
For serious buyers, AL3 4BB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 97% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £975k. 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 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00189409 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDWAY, AL3 4BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDWAY, AL3 4BB.
278
43
£ 72,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4BB 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL3 4BB's low deprivation rank, 97% ownership, and £975k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £975k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4BB. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 950,000
9 sales · Mean £ 1,014,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL3 4BB has low crime rates — 16 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
The Marlborough Science Academy
Prae Wood Primary School
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
Watling View School
Mandeville Primary School
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Westfield's News0.2 km
- Costcutter Priya Stores0.8 km
- Vesta Express (Londis)0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The King Harry Ph0.5 km
- Abbey Theatre0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Crussh Juice Bars0.8 km
- Servest Catering @ Premier Foods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Cheong's Chinese0.8 km
- Golden Grill0.8 km
- Smoky Boys0.8 km
- Sunlight Fish and Chips0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey1.1 km
- Park Street1.9 km
- St Albans2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Recreation Ground Path0.2 km
- Midway0.2 km
- Watford Road0.2 km
- St Stephen's Close0.3 km
- Corder Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34BB · Data under Open Government Licence