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About

Batchwood ward is located on the northwestern edge of St Albans. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. It contains several established neighbourhoods and is bordered by green spaces, including the large Batchwood Golf Course and sports centre which serve as a significant local facility. The ward's layout incorporates areas of woodland and open land within its boundaries.

A key feature is the historic Batchwood Hall estate, with its Tudor-style mansion now forming part of the golf club. The ward is largely separate from the main commercial centre of the city, maintaining a quieter atmosphere. Transport links are provided by local bus routes connecting residents to St Albans city centre and surrounding districts. The local landscape includes gentle slopes and wooded areas typical of this part of Hertfordshire.

Area overview

On average Batchwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Batchwood is £73,407 per year. There are 4 schools in Batchwood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Batchwood is home to around 7,744 people, with a population density of about 3,632.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Batchwood Population
7,744
Population density
3,632.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.9(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.31(+84%)
Other theft
8.91(+63%)
Shoplifting
7.88(+15%)
Vehicle crime
7.36(+67%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,362
69.26%
Other White
608
7.85%
Bangladeshi
344
4.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
144
1.86%
Other
144
1.86%
Total population: 7,742

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,887
48.91%
Level 3 (A level)
806
13.65%
No qualifications
754
12.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
683
11.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
461
7.81%
Total 16+ residents: 5,903

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,036
35.07%
Owns outright
794
26.88%
Social rents from council
486
16.45%
Other social rented
326
11.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
259
8.77%
Total households: 2,954

Property prices in Batchwood

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 in Batchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £350,000 up to £2,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Batchwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Batchwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£1,177,500
Semi-Detached22£687,500
Terraced37£642,800

10 years median price trend in Batchwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Batchwood.

All postcodes in Batchwood

AL36ES

Dove Way

AL35PY

Folly Avenue

AL35SF

Heydons Close

AL35PL

Goldsmith Way

AL36HN

Carnegie Road

AL35SA

Batchwood Drive

AL35TQ

Waverley Road

AL36NL

Woollam Crescent

AL35UB

Ladies Grove

AL35RS

Langley Crescent

AL36EQ

Maple Avenue

AL36BE

Gillsted Court

AL35TB

Batchwood View

AL35RZ

Batchwood Drive

AL35UA

Links View

AL35UE

Batchwood Drive

AL35LF

Falmouth Court

AL36HJ

New Greens Avenue

AL36LD

Merlot Mews

AL36HE

Green Lane

AL35TL

Chene Drive

AL35TT

White Hedge Drive

AL36AS

Arundel Grove

AL36HH

Partridge Road

AL35JG

Folly Lane

AL36GY

The Ferns

AL35RJ

Townsend Drive

AL35PS

Century Close

AL35FE

Neville Close

AL36DN

High Oaks

AL35PJ

Lavender Crescent

AL35TH

Waverley Road

AL36BT

Avocet Close

AL36HB

Alverton

AL35LH

Goldsmith Way

AL35PQ

Goldsmith Way

AL36BX

Francis Avenue

AL35PZ

Ladysmith Road

AL36DJ

High Oaks

AL35TY

Links View

AL35RP

Townsend Drive

AL35RR

Langley Crescent

AL36BL

Francis Avenue

AL35QD

Folly Avenue

AL36EH

Woollam Crescent

AL36BJ

Harpenden Road

AL35LP

Beech Bottom

AL36BP

Therfield Road

AL36ED

Lawrance Road

AL35LQ

Beech Place

AL35QP

Chene Drive

AL35PX

Kimberley Road

AL35QB

Folly Avenue

AL35RT

Becketts Avenue

AL36DR

Sparrowswick Ride

AL35PT

Normandy Road

AL35TS

Dormie Close

AL35LN

Goldsmith Way

AL35UW

Temple View

AL35TP

Ladies Grove

AL35RG

May Close

AL36HT

New Greens Avenue

AL35DW

Eleanore Place

AL36NZ

New Greens Avenue

AL35UD

Downedge

AL35TJ

White Hedge Drive

AL35PR

Normandy Road

AL35TZ

Ladies Grove

AL35QA

Ladysmith Road

AL35TX

White Hedge Drive

AL35JX

West View Road

AL35QX

Lavender Crescent

AL36EG

Merlot Mews

AL35QS

Chene Drive

AL36EX

Green Lane

AL36HR

Cavan Drive

AL36EB

Blenkin Close

AL36DL

High Oaks

AL36DF

Flint Way

AL35JJ

Folly Lane

AL36HW

Blundell Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.