AL3 4ET 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.
For serious buyers, AL3 4ET is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £520k. 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 4ET are sourced from Output Area E00120566 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMELAND HILL, AL3 4ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMELAND HILL, AL3 4ET.
249
42
£ 72,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4ET 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
AL3 4ET is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £520k, 67% 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 £520k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4ET. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 417,500
2 sales · Mean £ 417,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL3 4ET is above average at 134 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
89 nearby- Bellacino's0.2 km
- Cafe Alfresco0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Crepeaffaire0.3 km
- Leafy0.2 km
- + 84 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pizza GoGo0.6 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- Travelodge0.4 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
- Town Hall0.3 km
- Abbey0.3 km
- New England Street inbound0.3 km
- Abbey0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34ET · Data under Open Government Licence