Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DE.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 77,600 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL3 4DE 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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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates AL3 4DE — age 36, 37% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £465k.

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

AL3 4DE is an active urban area on Verulam Road, 0.9km from St. Albans in St Albans. Administratively it sits within St Peters ward and the St Albans constituency.

For renters and young professionals, AL3 4DE offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £465k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL3 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00120481 (shared with 72 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 4DE. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.1%
Asian / British Asian10.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 530,000

2 sales · Mean £ 530,000

Flat

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

Detached

£ 865,000

1 sales · Mean £ 865,000

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

Crime rates near AL3 4DE are high at 140 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.

Violence and sexual offences274
Shoplifting187
Anti-social behaviour171
Public order58
Drugs56

school Local Schools

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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good201 pupils0.3 km
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Muriel Green Nursery School

Good70 pupils0.3 km
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Alban City School

Good387 pupils0.5 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils0.6 km
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Maple Primary School

Good250 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils0.8 km
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Loreto College

Outstanding955 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.3 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.2 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.3 km
  • TK Maxx,0.3 km
  • Waverley Road Post Office0.8 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • B&B1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Jolly Sailor0.8 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

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • Bellacino's0.1 km
  • Cafe Alfresco0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.2 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.1 km
  • Leafy0.1 km
  • + 85 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Pizza GoGo0.6 km
  • Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe)0.4 km
  • Ramen Electra catering @0.5 km
  • The Meating Room0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • H&H Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey0.9 km
  • St Albans1.1 km
  • Park Street3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall0.2 km
  • Town Hall0.2 km
  • St Peter's Street0.2 km
  • St Peter's Street0.2 km
  • Police Station0.2 km