Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

KINGSBURY MEWS, AL3 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSBURY MEWS, AL3 4BY.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: AL3 4BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

AL3 4BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £629k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £629k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 5.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL3 4BY is a sought-after residential area on Kingsbury Mews, 1.3km from Townsend in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.

For serious buyers, AL3 4BY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% 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. Property: Prices average £629k, down 5.9% year-on-year. 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 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00120562 (shared with 14 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 4BY. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.0%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 616,500

4 sales · Mean £ 608,250

Detached

£ 655,000

2 sales · Mean £ 655,000

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

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

Violence and sexual offences30
Other theft25
Anti-social behaviour23
Burglary10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils0.4 km
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Muriel Green Nursery School

Good70 pupils0.5 km
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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils1.1 km
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Prae Wood Primary School

Good450 pupils1.2 km
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Alban City School

Good387 pupils1.2 km
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Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good583 pupils1.3 km
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Maple Primary School

Good250 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Hotel Chocolat1.0 km
  • Batchwood Stores0.9 km
  • Waverley Road Post Office0.9 km
  • BP Connect M&S Simply Food0.2 km
  • CoNatur Gourmet Deli&Cafe0.9 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Farriers Arms0.7 km
  • The Verulam0.6 km
  • Sucker Punch0.8 km
  • The Boot0.9 km
  • The Six Bells Ph0.3 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Bellacino's0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.9 km
  • Leafy0.9 km
  • Nando's0.9 km
  • + 54 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • The Meating Room1.0 km
  • Mooboo St Albans1.0 km
  • The Shaken Cow0.9 km
  • Darlish Ice Cream0.8 km
  • Fishy Plaice1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey1.4 km
  • St Albans1.9 km
  • Park Street3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Oysterfields0.2 km
  • Prae Close0.2 km
  • Oysterfields0.2 km
  • Prae Close0.2 km
  • Verulam Road0.2 km