Postcode AL3 5AY is located in an urban city, within the Bernards Heath ward of St Albans in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bernards Heath area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bernards Heath is £80,900 per year. The nearest station is St Albans City located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Woods.
Bernards Heath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,598 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.
Bernards Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bernards Heath is £80,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from AL3 5AY.
Bernards Heath near AL3 5AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Albans City located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | St Albans City | N/A | Walking directions to St Albans City |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Woods | Large | Walking directions to The Woods |
| 0.3 mi | Townsend Bowls & Tennis Club | Small | Walking directions to Townsend Bowls & Tennis Club |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £637,500 in Bernards Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £2,170,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £1,226,000 |
| Flats | 32 | £355,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £1,016,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £660,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bernards Heath
In the AL3 5AY postcode area, located within Bernards Heath, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL3 5AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 92 Sandridge Road, St Albans, AL1 4AP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Waverley Road Convenience Store | Chene Drive, St Albans, AL3 5PE | Walking directions to Waverley Road Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 26-30 Beech Road, St Albans, AL3 5AS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 2 Beech Road, St Albans, AL3 5AS | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.