London Road - AL3 8HQ
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8HQ is a residential postcode situated on London Road, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 120th largest and 655th 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 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £849,758
- 10 Year change
- up 23.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,947pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £511/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8HQ is a residential postcode situated on London Road, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 120th largest and 655th 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 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £849,758
- 10 Year change
- up 23.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,947pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £511/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL3 8HQ sold for £825,000 on 7th February 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 1.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £849,758.
The AL3 8HQ Sales Market has increased by 23.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.1% | £849,758 |
| June 2025 | 3.6% | £850,310 |
| June 2024 | -1.3% | £821,021 |
| June 2023 | -1.5% | £831,542 |
| June 2022 | 8.6% | £844,613 |
| June 2021 | 8.1% | £777,809 |
| June 2020 | 2.2% | £719,440 |
| June 2019 | -0.7% | £703,662 |
| June 2018 | -0.2% | £708,539 |
| June 2017 | 3.1% | £709,705 |
| June 2016 | 9.6% | £688,099 |
| June 2015 | 9.5% | £627,694 |
| June 2014 | 10.7% | £573,376 |
| June 2013 | 2.2% | £517,794 |
| June 2012 | 3.3% | £506,567 |
| June 2011 | 4.2% | £490,514 |
| June 2010 | 19.5% | £470,691 |
| June 2009 | -10.3% | £393,802 |
| June 2008 | -1.9% | £438,815 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £447,113 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,947.
The AL3 8HQ Rental Market has increased by 55.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.3% | £2,947pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.9% | £2,825pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £2,642pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.9% | £2,471pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.2% | £2,291pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £2,117pcm |
| June 2020 | 2% | £1,967pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.3% | £1,930pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.8% | £1,904pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.5% | £1,920pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.1% | £1,892pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.8% | £1,819pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.3% | £1,736pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £1,649pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.1% | £1,610pcm |
| June 2011 | 5.5% | £1,576pcm |
| June 2010 | 9.5% | £1,494pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.7% | £1,364pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.4% | £1,402pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,395pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 7th February 2025 for £825,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.3%.
AL3 8HQ has had 2 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2025£825,000 | 4 Bed HouseWatling Cottage, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8HQWatling Cottage, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8HQ
- Sold Mar 2005£225,000 | 4 Bed HouseTwenty Acre Cottage, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8HQTwenty Acre Cottage, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8HQ
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8HQ is the 120th largest and the 655th most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8HL, Old Watling Street, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8HL28 Addresses|105 m away
- AL3 8LT, Old Watling Street, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8LT2 Addresses|535 m away
- AL3 8HJ, Old Watling Street, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8HJ5 Addresses|545 m away
- AL3 8HN, Old Watling Street, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8HN4 Addresses|549 m away
- AL3 8HW, Chad Lane, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8HW4 Addresses|585 m away
Property Types
- 2 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- period house (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (0)
Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2025£825,000 | 4 Bed HouseWatling Cottage, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8HQWatling Cottage, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8HQ
- Sold Mar 2005£225,000 | 4 Bed HouseTwenty Acre Cottage, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8HQTwenty Acre Cottage, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8HQ
Schools Nearby
- Flamstead Village School1.3 km away
- Markyate Village School and Nursery2.2 km away
- Slip End Village School2.8 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy4.7 km away
- Roundwood Park School4.8 km away
- The Astley Cooper School5.7 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL3 8HQ is Luton Airport Parkway station, which is 6.0 kilometres away.
- Luton Airport Parkway|6.0 km away
- Harpenden|6.3 km away
- Luton|6.4 km away
- Leagrave|8.8 km away
