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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 49 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
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
24.15(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.6(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.17(-19%)
Vehicle crime
4.39(-4%)
Other theft
3.87(-30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,362
69.26%
Other White
608
7.85%
Bangladeshi
344
4.44%
Other
144
1.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £656,000 in Townsend & New Greens area, with individual transactions ranging from £368,750 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
Flats3£380,000
Semi-Detached19£685,000
Terraced39£630,500

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

AL35TU

White Hedge Drive

AL36DY

Henderson Close

AL35LA

Edmond Beaufort Drive

AL35SS

Batchwood View

AL35UH

Wells Close

AL35PL

Goldsmith Way

AL36HP

Cavan Drive

AL35LH

Goldsmith Way

AL35PN

Chene Drive

AL35QD

Folly Avenue

AL35UA

Links View

AL35FE

Neville Close

AL35SF

Heydons Close

AL35TS

Dormie Close

AL35FD

Maryland Place

AL35SX

Alban Avenue

AL35JA

Chene Drive

AL35LL

Harpenden Road

AL35PJ

Lavender Crescent

AL35RS

Langley Crescent

AL35JH

Folly Lane

AL35SA

Batchwood Drive

AL36DF

Flint Way

AL36HW

Blundell Close

AL35TF

Batchwood View

AL36EA

Lawrance Road

AL36HB

Alverton

AL35NP

Normandy Road

AL35QT

Pegasus Place

AL36DX

Toulmin Drive

AL36EB

Blenkin Close

AL36EE

Toulmin Drive

AL35JS

Cannon Street

AL35QS

Chene Drive

AL35TE

Margaret Avenue

AL36BN

Therfield Road

AL35JW

Thornton Street

AL35PE

Waverley Road

AL35SG

Little Acre

AL36EL

High Oaks

AL35PQ

Goldsmith Way

AL35RQ

Townsend Drive

AL35TD

Batchwood View

AL35UF

Batchwood Drive

AL36EF

Toulmin Drive

AL36EJ

Woollam Crescent

AL35JN

Oster Street

AL35RP

Townsend Drive

AL35SB

Batchwood Drive

AL36HS

New Greens Avenue

AL35RN

Townsend Drive

AL35SH

Gorse Corner

AL36DS

High Oaks

AL35UB

Ladies Grove

AL36EG

Merlot Mews

AL36EU

Green Lane

AL36HE

Green Lane

AL35TJ

White Hedge Drive

AL35UE

Batchwood Drive

AL35RY

Everlasting Lane

AL36BL

Francis Avenue

AL35RT

Becketts Avenue

AL36LD

Merlot Mews

AL35TR

Ladies Grove

AL36EQ

Maple Avenue

AL36HF

Green Lane

AL36HD

Green Lane

AL35QF

Chene Mews

AL35UJ

Artisan Crescent

AL35RZ

Batchwood Drive

AL35SU

High Grove

AL36NZ

New Greens Avenue

AL36GY

The Ferns

AL36HT

New Greens Avenue

AL35RG

May Close

AL35RH

Townsend Drive

AL35SY

Alban Avenue

AL35TL

Chene Drive

AL36BT

Avocet Close

AL36DZ

Toulmin Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.