Postcode AL3 5UE 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 59.7 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 Abbey located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Old Brickie.
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 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from AL3 5UE.
Townsend & New Greens near AL3 5UE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Albans Abbey located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Old Brickie | Small | Walking directions to The Old Brickie |
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 5UE postcode area, located within Townsend & New Greens, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL3 5UE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Verulam Road, St Albans, AL3 4DP | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 101 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5JA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Waverley Road Convenience Store | Chene Drive, St Albans, AL3 5PE | Walking directions to Waverley Road Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.