Postcode AL3 5LP 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 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 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 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 211 ft away from AL3 5LP.
Townsend & New Greens near AL3 5LP 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| 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 80 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 | 9 | £1,055,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £444,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £697,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £645,000 |
10 year median price trend in Batchwood
In the AL3 5LP postcode area, located within Townsend & New Greens, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL3 5LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Waverley Road Convenience Store | Chene Drive, St Albans, AL3 5PE | Walking directions to Waverley Road Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 92 Sandridge Road, St Albans, AL1 4AP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | High Oaks, St Albans, AL3 6DL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | 101 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5JA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.