Green Lane is in Markyate, St. Albans and in Dacorum district. AL3 8LR is located in the Watling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 8LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL3 8LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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 | 18.8% | 22.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 61.4% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 5.8% | -9.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 46.6% | 56.9% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 32.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 8.8% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 13.2% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 3.7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 48.4% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 93.3% | 81.2% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 91.5% | 88.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 88.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.6% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.4% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Watling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Watling and the 191st lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtons Green Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2021-03-31 | £1,671,687 |
| Ashtons Green Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2016-03-01 | £1,539,568 |
| White Acre Green Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £801,000 | 2004-02-17 | £1,861,685 |
AL3 8LR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
AL3 8LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 5,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markyate Village School and Nursery Cavendish Road , Markyate AL3 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flamstead Village School Trowley Hill Road , Flamstead AL3 8DL | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slip End Village School Ross Way , Slip End LU1 4DD | 4out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caddington Village School Five Oaks , Caddington LU1 4JD | 3out of 4 | 3,627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensworth Church of England Academy Common Road , Kensworth LU6 3RH | 1out of 4 | 3,753 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stockwood Park Academy Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 2out of 4 | 4,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Park School Markyate , AL3 8AW | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School 117 Tennyson Road , LU1 3RR | - not rated | 5,064 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's School Crouch Hall Lane , Redbourn AL3 7ET | 2out of 4 | 5,087 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Centre for Education Cutenhoe Road , LU1 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 5,338 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Indian Cuisine | Saffron Curry House, London Road | 1,011 yd | |
| Markyate Spice | 73 High Street | 1,012 yd | |
| The Pavillion | 38 High Street | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plume Of Feathers | 85 London Road | 386 yd | |
| The Swan Inn | 36 High Street | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markyate Grill | 121 High Street | 908 yd | |
| Fusion Foods | 121 High Street | 908 yd | |
| Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House | 55 High Street | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Moativation (Luton South) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 680 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 14.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.