Valley Lane - AL3 8AT
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8AT is a residential postcode situated on Valley Lane, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 1 addresses.
It ranks as the 44th largest and 749th most expensive of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 1 properties: 1 house.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,018,563
- 10 Year change
- up 22.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,396pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £503/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8AT is a residential postcode situated on Valley Lane, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 1 addresses.
It ranks as the 44th largest and 749th most expensive of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 1 properties: 1 house.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,018,563
- 10 Year change
- up 22.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,396pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £503/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.0%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL3 8AT sold for £675,000 on 5th September 2001. Since then prices are down an average of 0.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £1,018,563.
The AL3 8AT Sales Market has increased by 22.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.1% | £1,018,563 |
| June 2025 | 4.2% | £1,030,099 |
| June 2024 | -1.4% | £988,734 |
| June 2023 | -2.2% | £1,002,529 |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £1,025,057 |
| June 2021 | 7% | £933,737 |
| June 2020 | 2% | £872,369 |
| June 2019 | 1.1% | £855,393 |
| June 2018 | -0.1% | £845,991 |
| June 2017 | 1.9% | £846,453 |
| June 2016 | 8.1% | £830,488 |
| June 2015 | 7.9% | £768,009 |
| June 2014 | 8.9% | £711,678 |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £653,786 |
| June 2012 | 3.4% | £640,401 |
| June 2011 | 5.2% | £619,052 |
| June 2010 | 21.2% | £588,514 |
| June 2009 | -9.8% | £485,428 |
| June 2008 | -1.8% | £537,954 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £547,553 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £3,396.
The AL3 8AT Rental Market has increased by 54.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.2% | £3,396pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.6% | £3,289pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.8% | £3,058pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.2% | £2,864pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.4% | £2,672pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.5% | £2,443pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.7% | £2,293pcm |
| June 2019 | 3.2% | £2,255pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.7% | £2,186pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.3% | £2,201pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.6% | £2,195pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.3% | £2,139pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.5% | £2,071pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.3% | £2,001pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.3% | £1,956pcm |
| June 2011 | 6.5% | £1,912pcm |
| June 2010 | 11.1% | £1,796pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.1% | £1,617pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £1,652pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,642pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 5th September 2001 for £675,000 and since then the market in the area has remained stable.
AL3 8AT has had 1 sale since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Sep 2001£675,000 | 5 Bed HouseValley Farm, Valley Lane, St. Albans, AL3 8ATValley Farm, Valley Lane, St. Albans, AL3 8AT
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8AT is the 44th largest and the 749th most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8AS, Valley Lane, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8AS2 Addresses|460 m away
- AL3 8BJ, Cotton Spring View, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8BJ5 Addresses|583 m away
- AL3 8AF, Friendless Lane, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8AF2 Addresses|614 m away
- AL3 8AR, Gills Hill, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8AR1 Address|709 m away
- AL3 8AX, Little Woodend, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8AX4 Addresses|712 m away
Property Types
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century house (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (0)
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
- Flamstead Village School1.7 km away
- Gaddesden Row JMI School1.9 km away
- Markyate Village School and Nursery2.1 km away
- The Astley Cooper School4.9 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy5.9 km away
- Roundwood Park School6.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL3 8AT is Luton Airport Parkway station, which is 7.5 kilometres away.
- Luton Airport Parkway|7.5 km away
- Harpenden|7.5 km away
- Luton|7.7 km away
- Hemel Hempstead|8.8 km away
