Postcode AL3 6NP 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.4 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 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is The Woods.
Townsend & New Greens has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,292 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Townsend & New Greens has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from AL3 6NP.
Townsend & New Greens near AL3 6NP 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Woods | Large | Walking directions to The Woods |
Based on 70 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 | 8 | £1,177,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £380,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £690,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £635,250 |
10 year median price trend in Batchwood
In the AL3 6NP postcode area, located within Townsend & New Greens, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL3 6NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | High Oaks, St Albans, AL3 6DL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 150 Harpenden Road, St Albans, AL3 6BZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 26-30 Beech Road, St Albans, AL3 5AS | Walking directions to Tesco 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.