Old Watling Street - AL3 8HJ
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8HJ is a residential postcode situated on Old Watling Street, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 274th largest and 719th 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
- £963,568
- 10 Year change
- up 23.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,348pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £416/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8HJ is a residential postcode situated on Old Watling Street, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 274th largest and 719th 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
- £963,568
- 10 Year change
- up 23.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,348pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £416/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Explore Properties in AL3 8HJ
- Chads Den
4 Bed Mid-century House
- Everglades
5 Bed Mid-century House
- High Trees
5 Bed Mid-century House
- La Londe
House
- Watling Garth
5 Bed Early-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL3 8HJ sold for £770,000 on 30th June 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 9.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £963,568.
The AL3 8HJ Sales Market has increased by 23.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.6% | £963,568 |
| June 2025 | 3.9% | £969,280 |
| June 2024 | -1.3% | £933,141 |
| June 2023 | -1.9% | £945,625 |
| June 2022 | 9.2% | £963,655 |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £882,645 |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £820,479 |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £803,493 |
| June 2018 | -0.1% | £801,892 |
| June 2017 | 2.5% | £802,776 |
| June 2016 | 8.9% | £782,922 |
| June 2015 | 8.7% | £719,069 |
| June 2014 | 9.8% | £661,582 |
| June 2013 | 2.2% | £602,640 |
| June 2012 | 3.4% | £589,942 |
| June 2011 | 4.7% | £570,754 |
| June 2010 | 20.4% | £545,106 |
| June 2009 | -10% | £452,811 |
| June 2008 | -1.8% | £503,184 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £512,431 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £3,348.
The AL3 8HJ Rental Market has increased by 55.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.8% | £3,348pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.2% | £3,226pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £3,009pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.5% | £2,816pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.8% | £2,618pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.1% | £2,407pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £2,248pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.2% | £2,208pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.8% | £2,159pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.9% | £2,176pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.3% | £2,157pcm |
| June 2015 | 4% | £2,087pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.4% | £2,007pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £1,923pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.2% | £1,878pcm |
| June 2011 | 6% | £1,837pcm |
| June 2010 | 10.3% | £1,734pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.4% | £1,572pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £1,610pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,602pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 30th June 2021 for £770,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 9.1%.
AL3 8HJ has had 3 sales since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Jun 2021£770,000 | 5 Bed HouseEverglades, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HJEverglades, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HJ
- Sold Nov 2020£925,000 | 5 Bed HouseWatling Garth, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HJWatling Garth, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HJ
- Sold Dec 2018£777,500 | 4 Bed HouseChads Den, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HJChads Den, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HJ
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8HJ is the 274th largest and the 719th most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8HN, Old Watling Street, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8HN4 Addresses|56 m away
- AL3 8HG, London Road, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8HG1 Address|228 m away
- AL3 8HW, Chad Lane, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8HW4 Addresses|256 m away
- AL3 8ET, Chequers Hill, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8ET8 Addresses|517 m away
- AL3 8DA, River Hill, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8DA5 Addresses|536 m away
Property Types
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century house (3)
- early-century house (1)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 4 properties.
- The most common rating is E.
- A (0)
- E (3)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2020£925,000 | 5 Bed HouseWatling Garth, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HJWatling Garth, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HJ
- Sold Dec 2018£777,500 | 4 Bed HouseChads Den, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HJChads Den, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HJ
- Sold Jun 2021£770,000 | 5 Bed HouseEverglades, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HJEverglades, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HJ
Schools Nearby
- Flamstead Village School1.1 km away
- Markyate Village School and Nursery2.7 km away
- Slip End Village School3.0 km away
- Roundwood Park School4.2 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy4.9 km away
- St George's School5.5 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL3 8HJ is Harpenden station, which is 5.7 kilometres away.
- Harpenden|5.7 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|5.9 km away
- Luton|6.5 km away
- Leagrave|9.1 km away
