Postcode AL3 5PB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL3 5PB.
St Albans Central near AL3 5PB 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.1 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 5PB postcode area, located within St Albans Central, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL3 5PB
| 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 | Londis | 92 Sandridge Road, St Albans, AL1 4AP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.