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Townsend & New Greens

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About

Townsend & New Greens is situated on the eastern edge of St Albans, primarily consisting of residential housing developed in the latter half of the 20th century. The area is defined by its quiet, curving streets and a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, with pockets of green space integrated throughout. Local shopping needs are served by a small parade of shops along Hatfield Road, providing essential services for the community.

The area is bordered by the railway line to the north and open farmland to the east, giving it a somewhat peripheral character. A notable local feature is the presence of the New Greens Nature Reserve, a reclaimed landfill site now managed for wildlife with walking paths. The layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs, fostering a neighbourhood atmosphere largely separate from the busier central districts of the city.

Area overview

On average Townsend & New Greens has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Townsend & New Greens is £73,404 per year. There are 4 schools in Townsend & New Greens: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Townsend & New Greens is home to around 7,744 people, with a population density of about 3,604.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Townsend & New Greens Population
7,744
Population density
3,604 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.51(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.21(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.81(-9%)
Vehicle crime
5.55(+26%)
Other theft
3.74(-32%)
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+ (Degree)
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 Townsend & New Greens

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 in Townsend & New Greens 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 Townsend & New Greens 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 Townsend & New Greens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£1,177,500
Terraced37£642,800
Semi-Detached20£657,500

10 years median price trend in Townsend & New Greens

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Townsend & New Greens.

All postcodes in Townsend & New Greens

AL36EJ

Woollam Crescent

AL35JG

Folly Lane

AL35PA

Waverley Road

AL35QB

Folly Avenue

AL35TU

White Hedge Drive

AL36BJ

Harpenden Road

AL35TP

Ladies Grove

AL36BS

Birchmead Close

AL35RT

Becketts Avenue

AL36BN

Therfield Road

AL36BL

Francis Avenue

AL36EQ

Maple Avenue

AL35UL

Artisan Crescent

AL35UN

Tanners Close

AL35SD

Batchwood Drive

AL36GY

The Ferns

AL35PL

Goldsmith Way

AL35RD

Townsend Drive

AL35PR

Normandy Road

AL36EG

Merlot Mews

AL35JW

Thornton Street

AL36HA

Green Lane

AL35PX

Kimberley Road

AL36HG

Green Lane

AL35TD

Batchwood View

AL35TJ

White Hedge Drive

AL35SH

Gorse Corner

AL35QT

Pegasus Place

AL35TR

Ladies Grove

AL35SY

Alban Avenue

AL35SE

Batchwood Gardens

AL35UP

Oysterfields

AL35TY

Links View

AL35QX

Lavender Crescent

AL35UA

Links View

AL35RL

Townsend Drive

AL36BW

Francis Avenue

AL35RS

Langley Crescent

AL36HL

Carnegie Road

AL35SX

Alban Avenue

AL35FE

Neville Close

AL36EH

Woollam Crescent

AL36BY

Harpenden Road

AL35FD

Maryland Place

AL35UT

Lavender Crescent

AL35TZ

Ladies Grove

AL36NP

Tamarisk Close

AL36DJ

High Oaks

AL36EL

High Oaks

AL35UF

Batchwood Drive

AL35LJ

Harpenden Road

AL35TE

Margaret Avenue

AL35RH

Townsend Drive

AL36AS

Arundel Grove

AL35RF

Townsend Drive

AL36EE

Toulmin Drive

AL35QS

Chene Drive

AL35JS

Cannon Street

AL35QE

Folly Avenue

AL36DP

Sparrowswick Ride

AL35TA

Eleanor Avenue

AL36EB

Blenkin Close

AL36DS

High Oaks

AL35UE

Batchwood Drive

AL35RY

Everlasting Lane

AL35RZ

Batchwood Drive

AL35QF

Chene Mews

AL36HE

Green Lane

AL36HS

New Greens Avenue

AL35LL

Harpenden Road

AL36HQ

New Greens Avenue

AL35TL

Chene Drive

AL35PZ

Ladysmith Road

AL35TH

Waverley Road

AL36EA

Lawrance Road

AL36HD

Green Lane

AL36NL

Woollam Crescent

AL35RQ

Townsend Drive

AL36BE

Gillsted Court

AL36BU

Nicholas Close

Data Sources

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