AL3 4BJ is a sought-after residential area on Abbey Avenue, 0.4km 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 4BJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 19 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 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00189409 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY AVENUE, AL3 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY AVENUE, AL3 4BJ.
278
43
£ 72,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4BJ 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
AL3 4BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4BJ. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL3 4BJ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prae Wood Primary School
The Marlborough Science Academy
St Adrian Roman Catholic 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
Mandeville Primary School
Watling View School
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Westfield's News0.2 km
- Halfords0.9 km
- Deli in the Park @1.0 km
- Costcutter Priya Stores0.8 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 Ph1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Crussh Juice Bars0.6 km
- Inn On The Park1.0 km
- Caffe Carluccio's0.9 km
- Servest Catering @ Premier Foods0.8 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.9 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Cheong's Chinese0.8 km
- Golden Grill0.8 km
- Smoky Boys0.8 km
- Sunlight Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey0.9 km
- St Albans2.1 km
- Park Street2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cardinal Grove0.1 km
- Recreation Ground Path0.1 km
- Midway0.2 km
- St Columba's College0.2 km
- St Columba's College0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34BJ · Data under Open Government Licence