River Hill - AL3 8BY
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8BY is a residential postcode situated on River Hill, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 511th largest and 679th most expensive of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 11 houses and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £878,922
- 10 Year change
- up 23.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,107pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £542/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8BY is a residential postcode situated on River Hill, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 511th largest and 679th most expensive of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 11 houses and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £878,922
- 10 Year change
- up 23.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,107pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £542/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Explore Properties in AL3 8BY
- Blacksmith Cottage
4 Bed Period House
- Blacksmiths Yard Cottage
5 Bed Period House
- Dormer Cottage
3 Bed Early-century House
- Flamstead House
House
- Four Trees
5 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL3 8BY sold for £910,000 on 17th February 2023. Since then prices are up an average of 1.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £878,922.
The AL3 8BY Sales Market has increased by 23.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.1% | £878,922 |
| June 2025 | 3.8% | £880,050 |
| June 2024 | -1.1% | £847,975 |
| June 2023 | -1.6% | £857,655 |
| June 2022 | 8.9% | £871,282 |
| June 2021 | 7.1% | £800,285 |
| June 2020 | 2.4% | £747,205 |
| June 2019 | -0.5% | £729,905 |
| June 2018 | 0.1% | £733,488 |
| June 2017 | 3% | £732,828 |
| June 2016 | 10% | £711,213 |
| June 2015 | 10% | £646,730 |
| June 2014 | 11.1% | £588,103 |
| June 2013 | 2.7% | £529,179 |
| June 2012 | 2.8% | £515,373 |
| June 2011 | 3.5% | £501,542 |
| June 2010 | 19.1% | £484,452 |
| June 2009 | -10.9% | £406,625 |
| June 2008 | -1.9% | £456,379 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £464,982 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £3,107.
The AL3 8BY Rental Market has increased by 55.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.3% | £3,107pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.1% | £2,980pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.1% | £2,781pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.9% | £2,598pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.5% | £2,408pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.6% | £2,220pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £2,083pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.5% | £2,040pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.6% | £2,009pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.4% | £2,021pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.4% | £1,993pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.2% | £1,910pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.6% | £1,814pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.9% | £1,717pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.6% | £1,669pcm |
| June 2011 | 4.8% | £1,642pcm |
| June 2010 | 9.2% | £1,567pcm |
| June 2009 | -3.4% | £1,436pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.4% | £1,486pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,479pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 17th February 2023 for £910,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.2%.
AL3 8BY has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2023£910,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Farriers, River Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8BYThe Farriers, River Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8BY
- Sold May 2021£840,000 | 4 Bed HouseRiver Hill Cottage, River Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8BYRiver Hill Cottage, River Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8BY
- Sold Dec 2020£740,000 | 4 Bed HouseBlacksmith Cottage, River Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8BYBlacksmith Cottage, River Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8BY
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8BY is the 511th largest and the 679th most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8DA, River Hill, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8DA5 Addresses|33 m away
- AL3 8BX, High Street, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8BX2 Addresses|71 m away
- AL3 8EN, Singlets Lane, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8EN11 Addresses|85 m away
- AL3 8BU, Priory Orchard, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8BU13 Addresses|96 m away
- AL3 8BS, High Street, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8BS6 Addresses|97 m away
Property Types
- 7 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (7)
- modern house (1)
- mid-century house (1)
- house (1)
- early-century house (1)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 10 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (4)
- B (2)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (3)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2018£1,600,000 | 4 Bed HouseWestfield House, River Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8DAWestfield House, River Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8DA
- Sold May 2014£930,000 | 5 Bed HouseFour Trees, River Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8BYFour Trees, River Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8BY
- Sold Feb 2023£910,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Farriers, River Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8BYThe Farriers, River Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8BY
Schools Nearby
- Flamstead Village School500 m away
- Markyate Village School and Nursery2.9 km away
- Redbourn Primary School3.1 km away
- Roundwood Park School4.3 km away
- The Astley Cooper School5.1 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy5.4 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL3 8BY is Harpenden station, which is 5.8 kilometres away.
- Harpenden|5.8 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|6.4 km away
- Luton|7.0 km away
- Leagrave|9.5 km away
