Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

276

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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Area Character

AL3 4DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £655k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £655k. Property prices are trending up 240.8% year-on-year.

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

AL3 4DJ 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL3, AL3 4DJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £655k, up 240.8% 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 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00120564 (shared with 8 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 4DJ. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 330,000

9 sales · Mean £ 323,922

Terraced

£ 817,500

8 sales · Mean £ 849,750

Semi-Detached

£ 815,000

1 sales · Mean £ 815,000

Detached

£ 1,140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,140,000

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

Crime rates near AL3 4DJ 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.

Violence and sexual offences229
Shoplifting155
Anti-social behaviour153
Other theft65
Public order53

school Local Schools

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Muriel Green Nursery School

Good70 pupils0.1 km
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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good201 pupils0.3 km
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Alban City School

Good387 pupils0.6 km
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good187 pupils0.7 km
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Maple Primary School

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Good178 pupils0.9 km
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Loreto College

Outstanding955 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's School

Good290 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.5 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.4 km
  • TK Maxx,0.4 km
  • Waverley Road Post Office0.7 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • Jolly Sailor0.8 km
  • The Farriers Arms0.1 km
  • The Verulam0.1 km
  • St Albans Townsend Tennis & Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Slug and Lettuce0.4 km
  • + 38 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • Bellacino's0.3 km
  • Cafe Alfresco0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.3 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.3 km
  • Leafy0.3 km
  • + 81 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Pizza GoGo0.8 km
  • Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe)0.5 km
  • Ramen Electra catering @0.7 km
  • The Meating Room0.4 km
  • GF Pizzeria0.6 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Albans Abbey1.0 km
  • St Albans1.3 km
  • Park Street3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • New England Street inbound0.1 km
  • Cannon Street0.2 km
  • Cannon Street0.2 km
  • Portland Street inbound0.3 km
  • Town Hall0.4 km