AL3 4EA is a well-regarded residential area on Romeland Hill, 1.1km 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 4EA offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £430k. 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 4EA are sourced from Output Area E00120566 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMELAND HILL, AL3 4EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMELAND HILL, AL3 4EA.
249
42
£ 72,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4EA 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL3 4EA combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£430k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £430k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4EA. The average age is 41.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 430,000
5 sales · Mean £ 380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL3 4EA is above average at 127 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
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Alban City School
St Peter's School
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Maple Primary School
Loreto College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Artoplasia Greek Bakery0.4 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.3 km
- Oliver Bonas0.4 km
- TK Maxx,0.4 km
- Waverley Road Post Office1.0 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Jolly Sailor1.0 km
- The Farriers Arms0.1 km
- The Verulam0.1 km
- Slug and Lettuce0.4 km
- St Albans Sub Aqua Club0.8 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Bellacino's0.2 km
- Cafe Alfresco0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Crepeaffaire0.3 km
- Leafy0.2 km
- + 83 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pizza GoGo0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe)0.6 km
- Ramen Electra catering @0.6 km
- The Meating Room0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey0.8 km
- St Albans1.2 km
- Park Street2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.3 km
- Abbey0.3 km
- Town Hall0.3 km
- New England Street inbound0.3 km
- Abbey0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34EA · Data under Open Government Licence