Valley Lane - AL3 8AS
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8AS is a residential postcode situated on Valley Lane, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 112th largest of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 1 house and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £782,296
- 10 Year change
- up 22.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,964pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £305/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8AS is a residential postcode situated on Valley Lane, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 112th largest of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 1 house and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £782,296
- 10 Year change
- up 22.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,964pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £305/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.5%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL3 8AS sold for £1,650,000 on 12th December 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 61.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £782,296.
The AL3 8AS Sales Market has increased by 22.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.1% | £782,296 |
| June 2025 | 4.2% | £791,156 |
| June 2024 | -1.4% | £759,386 |
| June 2023 | -2.2% | £769,981 |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £787,283 |
| June 2021 | 7% | £717,147 |
| June 2020 | 2% | £670,014 |
| June 2019 | 1.1% | £656,975 |
| June 2018 | -0.1% | £649,754 |
| June 2017 | 1.9% | £650,109 |
| June 2016 | 8.1% | £637,847 |
| June 2015 | 7.9% | £589,861 |
| June 2014 | 8.9% | £546,597 |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £502,133 |
| June 2012 | 3.4% | £491,853 |
| June 2011 | 5.2% | £475,456 |
| June 2010 | 21.2% | £452,002 |
| June 2009 | -9.8% | £372,828 |
| June 2008 | -1.8% | £413,170 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £420,542 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,964.
The AL3 8AS Rental Market has increased by 54.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.2% | £2,964pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.6% | £2,872pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.8% | £2,670pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.2% | £2,500pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.4% | £2,333pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.5% | £2,133pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.7% | £2,002pcm |
| June 2019 | 3.2% | £1,968pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.7% | £1,908pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.3% | £1,922pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.6% | £1,916pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.3% | £1,867pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.5% | £1,808pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.3% | £1,747pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.3% | £1,708pcm |
| June 2011 | 6.5% | £1,669pcm |
| June 2010 | 11.1% | £1,568pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.1% | £1,411pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £1,442pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,434pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 12th December 2024 for £1,650,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 61.1%.
AL3 8AS has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2024£1,650,000 | 5 Bed HouseWhite House, Valley Lane, St. Albans, AL3 8ASWhite House, Valley Lane, St. Albans, AL3 8AS
- Sold Jul 2022£135,000 | 5 Bed HouseValley Cottage, Valley Lane, St. Albans, AL3 8ASValley Cottage, Valley Lane, St. Albans, AL3 8AS
- Sold Feb 2012£925,000 | 5 Bed HouseValley Cottage, Valley Lane, St. Albans, AL3 8ASValley Cottage, Valley Lane, St. Albans, AL3 8AS
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8AS is the 112th largest and the 579th most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8AR, Gills Hill, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8AR1 Address|268 m away
- AL3 8AP, Beechwood Park, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8AP1 Address|326 m away
- AL3 8AT, Valley Lane, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8AT1 Address|460 m away
- AL3 8AU, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8AU1 Address|463 m away
- AL3 8AX, Little Woodend, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8AX4 Addresses|604 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 0 properties.
- The most common rating is no_epc_ratings.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2024£1,650,000 | 5 Bed HouseWhite House, Valley Lane, St. Albans, AL3 8ASWhite House, Valley Lane, St. Albans, AL3 8AS
- Sold Feb 2012£925,000 | 5 Bed HouseValley Cottage, Valley Lane, St. Albans, AL3 8ASValley Cottage, Valley Lane, St. Albans, AL3 8AS
- Sold May 2002£677,550 | 5 Bed HouseValley Cottage, Valley Lane, St. Albans, AL3 8ASValley Cottage, Valley Lane, St. Albans, AL3 8AS
Schools Nearby
- Gaddesden Row JMI School1.7 km away
- Markyate Village School and Nursery2.1 km away
- Flamstead Village School2.2 km away
- The Astley Cooper School5.0 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy6.0 km away
- Manshead Church of England Academy6.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL3 8AS is Luton Airport Parkway station, which is 7.7 kilometres away.
- Luton Airport Parkway|7.7 km away
- Luton|7.9 km away
- Harpenden|8.0 km away
- Hemel Hempstead|8.7 km away