Upper Dagnall Street is in St Albans and in St Albans district. AL3 5EA is located in the St Peters electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Dagnall Street, St Albans, AL3 5EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL3 5DQ, AL3 5DP, AL3 5DL, AL3 5ED, AL3 5DG, AL3 4DA, AL3 5FB, AL3 4DZ, AL3 5US.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL3 5EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.8% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.2% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around AL3 5EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.1% | 47.8% | -11.3% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 36.9% | 9.9% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.1% | 52.9% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 35% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around AL3 5EA this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 62.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 10.6% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.3% | 62.5% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 28.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.8% | 78.9% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 64.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 64.6% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 18% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77% | 64.4% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 14.7% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 8.5% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Dagnall Street was 1115.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1522.2% higher than the Batchwood average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Upper Dagnall Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Batchwood and the 3rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 353.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Upper Dagnall Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2011-05-23 | £292,862 |
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Green Nursery School Church Crescent , AL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School Etna Road , AL3 5NL | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alban City School 7 Hatfield Road , AL1 3RR | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans Grove Road , AL1 1DQ | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Primary School Hall Place Gardens , AL1 3SW | 4out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School Cottonmill Lane , AL1 1HL | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Marlborough Science Academy Watling Street , AL1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | 4out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Townsend VA Church of England High Oaks , AL3 6DR | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands College Oaklands Campus , Hatfield Road AL4 0JA | - not rated | 4,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ryder Academy Drakes Drive , AL1 5AR | 3out of 4 | 2,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 330 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 772 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's College King Harry Lane , AL3 4AW | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchwood School Townsend Drive , AL3 5RP | 2out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagamamas | 6 Christopher Place, St Albans | 30 yd | |
| HATCH | 7-8 Christopher Place, St Albans | 30 yd | |
| Leafy | 2 Christopher Place, St Albans | 30 yd | |
| The Pudding Stop & Pudmobile | 6 The Colonnade, Verulam Road | 58 yd | |
| L'Italiana | 3 French Row, St Albans | 58 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | The White Swan Ph, 1 Upper Dagnall Street | 27 yd | |
| The Snug Bar | The Fleur De Lys Ph, 1 French Row | 58 yd | |
| Hanks Dirty @ The Snug Bar | The Fleur De Lys Ph, 1 French Row | 58 yd | |
| The Boot | The Boot Ph, 4 Market Place | 74 yd | |
| Punchin' Palooka | 26 Verulam Road, St Albans | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlish Ice Cream | 9 Christopher Place, St Albans | 58 yd | |
| Mooboo St Albans | 28 Chequer Street, St Albans | 121 yd | |
| The Shaken Cow | 17 High Street, St Albans | 138 yd | |
| Kiosk | 55 The Maltings, St Albans | 204 yd | |
| Greggs | Forrester House, St Peters Street | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 33-39 St Peters Street, St Albans | 222 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 140 Victoria Street, St Albans | 705 yd | |
| H&H Food & Wine | 153 Victoria Street, St Albans | 904 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Everard Close | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (St Albans) UNIT 17 UNIT 17 CHRISTOPHER PLACE | health and fitness suite | 60 yd |
| King Harry Playing Fields (Closed) Abbey Gateway | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| St Albans School ABBEY GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 484 yd |
| Victoria Playing Fields FOLLY LANE | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Aboyne Lodge School Playing Field NORMANDY ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Oaklands College (St Albans Campus) (Closed) St. Albans City Campus St. Albans City Campus St. Peters Road | 625 yd | |
| Maple Primary School TOWNSEND AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Cottonmill Swimming Pool COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTONMILL LANE | swimming pool | 782 yd |
| St Peter'S School COTTONMILL LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Loreto College UPPER LATTIMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 60.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.