Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL3 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL3 4BL.

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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 4BL 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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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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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL3 4BL's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 4BL is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from St Julians in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.

For serious buyers, AL3 4BL is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 35 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 4BL 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 4BL. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

AL3 4BL has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour17
Burglary15
Vehicle crime11
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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The Marlborough Science Academy

Good1281 pupils0.4 km
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St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.6 km
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Prae Wood Primary School

Good450 pupils0.8 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils0.8 km
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Mandeville Primary School

Good427 pupils0.9 km
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Watling View School

Good90 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils1.1 km
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Killigrew Primary and Nursery School

Good398 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Westfield's News0.5 km
  • Halfords0.6 km
  • Deli in the Park @0.9 km
  • Costcutter Priya Stores0.5 km
  • Vesta Express (Londis)0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The King Harry Ph0.0 km
  • Abbey Theatre0.5 km
  • Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Ph0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Crussh Juice Bars0.4 km
  • Caffe Carluccio's0.5 km
  • Servest Catering @ Premier Foods0.4 km
  • Cafe Rouge1.0 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Cheong's Chinese0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Golden Grill0.5 km
  • Smoky Boys0.5 km
  • Sunlight Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey0.6 km
  • St Albans1.7 km
  • Park Street1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • King Harry PH0.1 km
  • King Harry PH0.1 km
  • St Columba's College0.2 km
  • St Columba's College0.2 km
  • St Stephen's Close0.3 km