Postcode AL3 5LN 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.3 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Townsend Bowls & Tennis Club.
Townsend & New Greens has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,268 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Townsend & New Greens has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL3 5LN.
Townsend & New Greens near AL3 5LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 in Batchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £211,500 up to £2,148,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £1,300,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £389,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £740,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £665,500 |
10 years price trend in Batchwood
In the AL3 5LN postcode area, located within Townsend & New Greens, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.