Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

ROMANS END, AL3 4BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMANS END, AL3 4BN.

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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 4BN 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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2/10
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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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1/10
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Area Character

AL3 4BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 67% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M 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 4BN is a sought-after residential area on Romans End, 0.2km from St. Stephen's in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.

For serious buyers, AL3 4BN is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 4BN 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 4BN. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,315,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,313,333

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

AL3 4BN has low crime rates — 30 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 offences37
Burglary17
Anti-social behaviour16
Vehicle crime11
Drugs9

school Local Schools

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The Marlborough Science Academy

Good1281 pupils0.5 km
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St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils0.7 km
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Prae Wood Primary School

Good450 pupils0.7 km
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Mandeville Primary School

Good427 pupils0.9 km
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Watling View School

Good90 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Westfield's News0.5 km
  • Halfords0.6 km
  • Deli in the Park @0.8 km
  • Costcutter Priya Stores0.5 km
  • Vesta Express (Londis)0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The King Harry Ph0.1 km
  • Abbey Theatre0.4 km
  • Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Ph0.8 km
  • St Albans Sub Aqua Club1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Crussh Juice Bars0.3 km
  • Caffe Carluccio's0.5 km
  • Servest Catering @ Premier Foods0.4 km
  • Abbot's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Cafe Rouge0.9 km
  • + 2 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
  • GF Pizzeria1.0 km
  • Golden Grill0.5 km
  • Smoky Boys0.5 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey0.5 km
  • St Albans1.7 km
  • Park Street2.0 km

Bus Stops

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