Old Watling Street - AL3 8HN
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8HN is a residential postcode situated on Old Watling Street, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 233rd largest and 420th most expensive of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 4 properties: 3 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £633,747
- 10 Year change
- up 23.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,428pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £396/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8HN is a residential postcode situated on Old Watling Street, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 233rd largest and 420th most expensive of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 4 properties: 3 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £633,747
- 10 Year change
- up 23.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,428pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £396/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.6%/year/yr
Explore Properties in AL3 8HN
- Old River Hall
4 Bed Early-century House
- River Hall
House
- River Hall Cottage
4 Bed Early-century House
- River View
4 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL3 8HN sold for £687,500 on 21st March 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 1.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £633,747.
The AL3 8HN Sales Market has increased by 23.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.1% | £633,747 |
| June 2025 | 3.6% | £634,158 |
| June 2024 | -1.3% | £612,315 |
| June 2023 | -1.5% | £620,161 |
| June 2022 | 8.6% | £629,909 |
| June 2021 | 8.1% | £580,088 |
| June 2020 | 2.2% | £536,556 |
| June 2019 | -0.7% | £524,789 |
| June 2018 | -0.2% | £528,426 |
| June 2017 | 3.1% | £529,296 |
| June 2016 | 9.6% | £513,182 |
| June 2015 | 9.5% | £468,132 |
| June 2014 | 10.7% | £427,622 |
| June 2013 | 2.2% | £386,169 |
| June 2012 | 3.3% | £377,796 |
| June 2011 | 4.2% | £365,824 |
| June 2010 | 19.5% | £351,039 |
| June 2009 | -10.3% | £293,696 |
| June 2008 | -1.9% | £327,266 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £333,455 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,428.
The AL3 8HN Rental Market has increased by 55.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.3% | £2,428pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.9% | £2,327pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £2,177pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.9% | £2,036pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.2% | £1,887pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £1,744pcm |
| June 2020 | 2% | £1,621pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.3% | £1,590pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.8% | £1,569pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.5% | £1,582pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.1% | £1,559pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.8% | £1,498pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.3% | £1,430pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £1,358pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.1% | £1,326pcm |
| June 2011 | 5.5% | £1,298pcm |
| June 2010 | 9.5% | £1,231pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.7% | £1,124pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.4% | £1,155pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,150pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 21st March 2025 for £687,500 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.1%.
AL3 8HN has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2025£687,500 | 4 Bed HouseRiver View, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HNRiver View, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HN
- Sold Jan 2025£550,000 | 4 Bed HouseRiver Hall Cottage, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HNRiver Hall Cottage, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HN
- Sold Apr 2019£715,000 | 4 Bed HouseOld River Hall, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HNOld River Hall, Old Watling Street, St. Albans, AL3 8HN
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8HN is the 233rd largest and the 420th most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8HJ, Old Watling Street, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8HJ5 Addresses|56 m away
- AL3 8HW, Chad Lane, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8HW4 Addresses|201 m away
- AL3 8HG, London Road, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8HG1 Address|243 m away
- AL3 8ET, Chequers Hill, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8ET8 Addresses|542 m away
- AL3 8HQ, London Road, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8HQ2 Addresses|549 m away
Property Types
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 2 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 1 other address of unknown type
- modern house (1)
- early-century house (2)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is E.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (0)
- G (1)
- 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 School2.9 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 8HN is Harpenden station, which is 5.7 kilometres away.
- Harpenden|5.7 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|5.8 km away
- Luton|6.4 km away
- Leagrave|9.0 km away
