Green Lane is in St Albans and in St Albans district. AL3 6HF is located in the Batchwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, St Albans, AL3 6HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL3 6EX, AL3 6BP, AL3 6RT, AL3 6BE, AL3 6LD, AL3 6GY, AL3 6BU, AL3 6EY, AL3 6EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL3 6HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 54.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 43% | 45.4% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 37.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 46.2% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.7% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 58.1% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 27.5% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 9.3% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 14.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 15.1% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16.3% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 40.1% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 10% | 2.8% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 11.5% | 9% | -2.5% | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 77.2% | 68.5% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 80.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 80.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 80.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.5% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 0.3% | -12.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 23.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% lower than the Batchwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Green Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Batchwood and the 105th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Green Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-04-30 | £224,476 |
AL3 6HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in AL3 6HF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Green Nursery School Church Crescent , AL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Wix Primary School High Oaks , AL3 6EL | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School Townsend Drive , AL3 5RL | - not rated | 629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernards Heath Junior School Watson Avenue , AL3 5HP | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School 154 Sandridge Road , AL1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School Etna Road , AL3 5NL | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend VA Church of England High Oaks , AL3 6DR | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Loreto College Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sandringham School The Ridgeway , AL4 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands College Oaklands Campus , Hatfield Road AL4 0JA | - not rated | 4,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ryder Academy Drakes Drive , AL1 5AR | 3out of 4 | 4,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batchwood School Townsend Drive , AL3 5RP | 2out of 4 | 454 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands School Heathlands Drive , AL3 5AY | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Greens Community Centre | New Greens Hall, High Oaks | 196 yd | |
| Harvester | The Ancient Briton, 46 Harpenden Road | 480 yd | |
| Pioneer Club | 2 Heathlands Drive, St Albans | 790 yd | |
| Waverley Sports & Social Club | 58 Waverley Road, St Albans | 1,030 yd | |
| St Albans Townsend Tennis & Bowls Club | 8 Waverley Road, St Albans | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Express | 8 High Oaks, St Albans | 196 yd | |
| China House | 10 High Oaks, St Albans | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Community Food Pantry | Unit 9, St Albans Enterprise Centre | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Wix Primary School HIGH OAKS | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Garden Fields Jmi School TOWNSEND DRIVE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| St Albans Girls School Sandridgebury Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 620 yd |
| St Albans High School For Girls Grass Pitches TOWNSEND DRIVE | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Toulmin Drive Toulmin Drive | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Townsend Church Of England School SPARROWSWICK RIDE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| Heathlands School For Deaf Children HEATHLANDS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Ariston School Playing Fields (Closed) Bridle Close | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Townsend Sports And Bowls Club WAVERLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 997 yd |
| Oa Sport Old Albanian Sports Club Old Albanian Sports Club Harpenden Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,064 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.