Postcode AL3 5LU 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 St Albans Central area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St Albans Central is £77,600 per year. The nearest station is St Albans City located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Woods.
St Albans Central has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,815 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
St Albans Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in St Albans Central is £77,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from AL3 5LU.
St Albans Central near AL3 5LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 in Bernards Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £218,250 up to £2,950,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £1,226,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £375,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £1,000,500 |
| Terraced | 41 | £685,000 |
10 years price trend in Bernards Heath
In the AL3 5LU postcode area, located within St Albans Central, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waverley Road Convenience Store | Chene Drive, St Albans, AL3 5PE | |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 92 Sandridge Road, St Albans, AL1 4AP | |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 33-39 St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL1 3EB |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.