Postcode AL3 5SH 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 moderate crime levels, with around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Townsend & New Greens is £73,404 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.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 42.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Townsend & New Greens is £73,404 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from AL3 5SH.
Townsend & New Greens near AL3 5SH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 in Batchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £350,000 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 | 8 | £1,177,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £687,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £642,800 |
10 year median price trend in Batchwood
In the AL3 5SH 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 5SH
| 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 | Lifestyle Express | 101 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5JA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for St Albans district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for AL3 5SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Lewis
Batchwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Daisy Cooper
St Albans - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.