Marshall Avenue is in St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL3 5HS is located in the Bernards Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marshall Avenue, St. Albans, AL3 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL3 5AW, AL3 5HT, AL3 5HP, AL3 5AU, AL3 5AN, AL3 5HW, AL3 5AT, AL3 5AP, AL3 5AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL3 5HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 52.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 47.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of AL3 5HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 56.3% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 59.8% | 58% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 29.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 11.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.2% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 16.8% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 45.1% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 7.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 77.4% | 73.3% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 80.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 80.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 12.2% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 1.2% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 14.4% | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marshall Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bernards Heath average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Marshall Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-05-27 | £546,889 |
| 56 Marshall Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-12-18 | £451,003 |
| 62 Marshall Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2017-09-15 | £499,966 |
| 44 Marshall Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £319,995 | 2015-05-22 | £451,680 |
| 62 Marshall Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2010-03-31 | £534,924 |
AL3 5HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in AL3 5HS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Green Nursery School Church Crescent , AL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernards Heath Junior School Watson Avenue , AL3 5HP | 4out of 4 | 214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School 154 Sandridge Road , AL1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School Townsend Drive , AL3 5RL | - not rated | 669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Wix Primary School High Oaks , AL3 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Primary School Hall Place Gardens , AL1 3SW | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | 4out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Townsend VA Church of England High Oaks , AL3 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sandringham School The Ridgeway , AL4 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,378 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 | 3,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands School Heathlands Drive , AL3 5AY | 4out of 4 | 362 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchwood School Townsend Drive , AL3 5RP | 2out of 4 | 834 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 18 Beech Road, St Albans | 344 yd | |
| DJ's Jungle Adventure, Unit 2A | 156 St Albans Road, Sandridge | 445 yd | |
| Little Star Cafe | 90 Sandridge Road, St Albans | 691 yd | |
| Amrit Indian Restaurant | 80 St Peters Street, St Albans | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King William IV | King William Iv Ph, 185 Sandridge Road | 281 yd | |
| Pioneer Club | 2 Heathlands Drive, St Albans | 461 yd | |
| Harvester | The Ancient Briton, 46 Harpenden Road | 566 yd | |
| St Albans Townsend Tennis & Bowls Club | 8 Waverley Road, St Albans | 1,028 yd | |
| New Greens Community Centre | New Greens Hall, High Oaks | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fryer | 8 Beech Road, St Albans | 344 yd | |
| Gourmet Kitchen | 22 Beech Road, St Albans | 344 yd | |
| Chef Express | 8 High Oaks, St Albans | 1,033 yd | |
| China House | 10 High Oaks, St Albans | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 26-30 Beech Road, St Albans | 344 yd | |
| St Albans Community Food Pantry | Unit 9, St Albans Enterprise Centre | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heathlands School For Deaf Children HEATHLANDS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Ariston School Playing Fields (Closed) Bridle Close | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| St Albans Girls School Sandridgebury Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| St Albans High School For Girls Grass Pitches TOWNSEND DRIVE | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Garden Fields Jmi School TOWNSEND DRIVE | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Body Limit ST. ALBANS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Townsend Sports And Bowls Club WAVERLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 993 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.