Postcode AL3 5LL 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 Townsend & New Greens area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Townsend & New Greens is £57,700 per year. The nearest station is St Albans City located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Woods.
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 very low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 of residents in Townsend & New Greens is £57,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from AL3 5LL.
Townsend & New Greens near AL3 5LL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | St Albans City | N/A | Walking directions to St Albans City |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Woods | Large | Walking directions to The Woods |
| 0.2 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 5LL postcode area, located within Townsend & New Greens, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL3 5LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 92 Sandridge Road, St Albans, AL1 4AP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Waverley Road Convenience Store | Chene Drive, St Albans, AL3 5PE | Walking directions to Waverley Road Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 33-39 St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL1 3EB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.