AL3 4DA is a well-regarded residential area on Verulam Road, 1.0km from St. Albans in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.
For renters and young professionals, AL3 4DA offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 4DA are sourced from Output Area E00120567 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DA.
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£ 72,200 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4DA 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL3 4DA's low deprivation rank, 55% ownership, and £390k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £390k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4DA. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 292,500
8 sales · Mean £ 313,850
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL3 4DA are high at 142 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Muriel Green Nursery School
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Alban City School
St Peter's School
Maple Primary School
Loreto College
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.2 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.2 km
- Oliver Bonas0.2 km
- TK Maxx,0.2 km
- Waverley Road Post Office0.9 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- B&B0.9 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Jolly Sailor0.9 km
- The Farriers Arms0.1 km
- The Verulam0.2 km
- St Albans Townsend Tennis & Bowls Club0.9 km
- Slug and Lettuce0.3 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Bellacino's0.1 km
- Cafe Alfresco0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Crepeaffaire0.1 km
- Leafy0.1 km
- + 86 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Pizza GoGo0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe)0.5 km
- Ramen Electra catering @0.5 km
- The Meating Room0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- H&H Food & Wine0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Iceland Foods0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey0.8 km
- St Albans1.1 km
- Park Street2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- The Peahen PH0.2 km
- St Peter's Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34DA · Data under Open Government Licence