Postcode report
AL3 4GF Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About AL3 4GF: area rating, property, schools and local change
AL3 4GF is a postcode in Verulam, St Albans, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near AL3 4GF, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around AL3 4GF are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for AL3 4GF is based on St Albans 014 Census 2021. It covers 7,289 residents, 2,014 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 3% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near AL3 4GF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the AL3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £626k from 52 rolling sales, down 2.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near AL3 4GF can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 3 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near AL3 4GF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around AL3 4GF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about AL3 4GF
Is AL3 4GF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near AL3 4GF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near AL3 4GF?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near AL3 4GF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for AL3 4GF?
LocaleIQ matched AL3 4GF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in AL3 4GF?
The latest median sold price is £626k based on 52 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around AL3 4GF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.