Chequers Hill - AL3 8EU
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8EU is a residential postcode situated on Chequers Hill, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 273rd largest and 883rd 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 5 properties: 4 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,771,459
- 10 Year change
- up 23.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £5,103pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £918/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8EU is a residential postcode situated on Chequers Hill, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 273rd largest and 883rd 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 5 properties: 4 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,771,459
- 10 Year change
- up 23.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £5,103pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £918/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.5%/year/yr
Explore Properties in AL3 8EU
- Benet Cottage
5 Bed Modern House
- Bowling Cottage
4 Bed Mid-century House
- Hill Cottage
4 Bed Period House
- Sunny Ridge
5 Bed Mid-century House
- Well Cutt Cottage
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL3 8EU sold for £1,750,000 on 11th November 2022. Since then prices are up an average of 62.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £1,771,459.
The AL3 8EU Sales Market has increased by 23.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.6% | £1,771,459 |
| June 2025 | 3.9% | £1,781,960 |
| June 2024 | -1.3% | £1,715,522 |
| June 2023 | -1.9% | £1,738,472 |
| June 2022 | 9.2% | £1,771,619 |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £1,622,688 |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £1,508,398 |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £1,477,172 |
| June 2018 | -0.1% | £1,474,227 |
| June 2017 | 2.5% | £1,475,854 |
| June 2016 | 8.9% | £1,439,354 |
| June 2015 | 8.7% | £1,321,964 |
| June 2014 | 9.8% | £1,216,277 |
| June 2013 | 2.2% | £1,107,915 |
| June 2012 | 3.4% | £1,084,572 |
| June 2011 | 4.7% | £1,049,296 |
| June 2010 | 20.4% | £1,002,143 |
| June 2009 | -10% | £832,464 |
| June 2008 | -1.8% | £925,072 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £942,071 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £5,103.
The AL3 8EU Rental Market has increased by 55.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.8% | £5,103pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.2% | £4,917pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £4,585pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.5% | £4,291pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.8% | £3,990pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.1% | £3,668pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £3,426pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.2% | £3,365pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.8% | £3,291pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.9% | £3,316pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.3% | £3,287pcm |
| June 2015 | 4% | £3,181pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.4% | £3,058pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £2,930pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.2% | £2,862pcm |
| June 2011 | 6% | £2,800pcm |
| June 2010 | 10.3% | £2,642pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.4% | £2,395pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £2,454pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £2,442pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 11th November 2022 for £1,750,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 62.5%.
AL3 8EU has had 3 sales since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Nov 2022£1,750,000 | 5 Bed HouseBenet Cottage, Chequers Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8EUBenet Cottage, Chequers Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8EU
- Sold Jun 2012£975,000 | 4 Bed HouseBowling Cottage, Chequers Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8EUBowling Cottage, Chequers Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8EU
- Sold Nov 1997£275,000 | 4 Bed HouseHill Cottage, Chequers Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8EUHill Cottage, Chequers Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8EU
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8EU is the 273rd largest and the 883rd most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8ET, Chequers Hill, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8ET8 Addresses|125 m away
- AL3 8EW, Singlets Lane, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8EW4 Addresses|155 m away
- AL3 8ER, Delmer End Lane, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8ER6 Addresses|259 m away
- AL3 8EP, Singlets Lane, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8EP18 Addresses|285 m away
- AL3 8HD, London Road, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8HD1 Address|298 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 2 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period house (1)
- modern house (1)
- mid-century house (2)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 4 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2022£1,750,000 | 5 Bed HouseBenet Cottage, Chequers Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8EUBenet Cottage, Chequers Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8EU
- Sold Sep 2024£1,710,000 | 5 Bed HouseOak House, Chequers Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8ETOak House, Chequers Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8ET
- Sold Oct 2018£1,250,000 | 5 Bed HouseOak House, Chequers Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8ETOak House, Chequers Hill, St. Albans, AL3 8ET
Schools Nearby
- Flamstead Village School800 m away
- Redbourn Primary School2.8 km away
- Wood End School3.3 km away
- Roundwood Park School3.8 km away
- St George's School5.1 km away
- The Astley Cooper School5.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL3 8EU is Harpenden station, which is 5.3 kilometres away.
- Harpenden|5.3 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|6.2 km away
- Luton|6.9 km away
- Leagrave|9.6 km away
