Postcode AL3 5JR is located in an urban city, within the Batchwood ward of St Albans in the East of England region, and forms part of the Townsend & New Greens area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Townsend & New Greens is £73,404 per year. The nearest station is St Albans City located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Townsend Bowls & Tennis Club.
Townsend & New Greens has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Townsend & New Greens has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Townsend & New Greens is £73,404 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from AL3 5JR.
Townsend & New Greens near AL3 5JR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | St Albans City | N/A | Walking directions to St Albans City |
| 0.8 mi | St Albans Abbey | N/A | Walking directions to St Albans Abbey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Townsend Bowls & Tennis Club | Small | Walking directions to Townsend Bowls & Tennis Club |
| 0.2 mi | The Old Brickie | Small | Walking directions to The Old Brickie |
| 0.5 mi | Marsh | Small | Walking directions to Marsh |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £687,500 in Batchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £368,750 up to £2,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £1,177,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £380,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £690,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £635,250 |
10 year median price trend in Batchwood
In the AL3 5JR postcode area, located within Townsend & New Greens, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL3 5JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waverley Road Convenience Store | Chene Drive, St Albans, AL3 5PE | Walking directions to Waverley Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Verulam Road, St Albans, AL3 4DP | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 33-39 St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL1 3EB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | 101 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5JA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 40 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1NG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for St Albans district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.