London Road - AL3 8JR
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8JR is a residential postcode situated on London Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 24 addresses.
It ranks as the 731st largest and 113th most expensive of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 24 properties: 9 houses, 8 flats and 7 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £387,526
- 10 Year change
- up 20.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,621pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 50.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £386/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8JR is a residential postcode situated on London Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 24 addresses.
It ranks as the 731st largest and 113th most expensive of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 24 properties: 9 houses, 8 flats and 7 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £387,526
- 10 Year change
- up 20.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,621pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 50.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £386/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.0%/year/yr
Explore Properties in AL3 8JR
- 93 London Road
Building  |  2 Flats
- 95 London Road
Building  |  2 Flats
- 97 London Road
Building  |  2 Flats
- 99 London Road
Building  |  2 Flats
- 101 London Road
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL3 8JR sold for £595,000 on 9th April 2026. Since then prices are up an average of 0.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £387,526.
The AL3 8JR Sales Market has increased by 20.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.5% | £387,526 |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £385,651 |
| June 2024 | -0.4% | £376,768 |
| June 2023 | -1.6% | £378,106 |
| June 2022 | 8.5% | £384,229 |
| June 2021 | 4.4% | £354,155 |
| June 2020 | 2.4% | £339,364 |
| June 2019 | -1.6% | £331,521 |
| June 2018 | -0.1% | £337,020 |
| June 2017 | 4.8% | £337,350 |
| June 2016 | 13.2% | £321,838 |
| June 2015 | 13.6% | £284,325 |
| June 2014 | 11.8% | £250,189 |
| June 2013 | 4% | £223,797 |
| June 2012 | 2.1% | £215,150 |
| June 2011 | 0.3% | £210,761 |
| June 2010 | 13% | £210,128 |
| June 2009 | -12.3% | £185,943 |
| June 2008 | -2.6% | £212,043 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £217,597 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,621.
The AL3 8JR Rental Market has increased by 50.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.6% | £1,621pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.2% | £1,549pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.8% | £1,473pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.5% | £1,354pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.8% | £1,249pcm |
| June 2021 | 3.8% | £1,158pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.2% | £1,115pcm |
| June 2019 | 1% | £1,092pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.9% | £1,081pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.5% | £1,102pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.7% | £1,075pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.7% | £1,008pcm |
| June 2014 | 8.6% | £936pcm |
| June 2013 | 4.3% | £862pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.2% | £826pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.8% | £825pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.9% | £802pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.4% | £758pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.3% | £800pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £798pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 9th April 2026 for £595,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.8%.
AL3 8JR has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2026£595,000 | 4 Bed House127, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8JR127, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8JR
- Sold Aug 2023£337,000 | 3 Bed House115, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8JR115, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8JR
- Sold Mar 2023£200,000 | 2 Bed Flat97A, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8JR97A, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8JR
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8JR is the 731st largest and the 113th most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8JS, Dammersey Close, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8JS41 Addresses|107 m away
- AL3 8JP, London Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8JP33 Addresses|127 m away
- AL3 8NH, Manse Court, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8NH5 Addresses|171 m away
- AL3 8LZ, London Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8LZ6 Addresses|195 m away
- AL3 8JW, Long Meadow, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8JW17 Addresses|210 m away
Property Types
- 5 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 8 modern flats built after 1980
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 7 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (5)
- modern flat (8)
- mid-century house (3)
- house (1)
- Unknown (7)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 14 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (3)
- F (0)
- C (4)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (10)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jan 2024£850,000 | 2 Bed HouseVerfield, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8NLVerfield, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8NL
- Sold Sep 2022£600,000 | 4 Bed House45, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8JP45, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8JP
- Sold Apr 2026£595,000 | 4 Bed House127, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8JR127, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8JR
Schools Nearby
- Markyate Village School and Nursery1.2 km away
- Flamstead Village School2.1 km away
- Slip End Village School2.5 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy4.3 km away
- Manshead Church of England Academy5.5 km away
- Roundwood Park School5.7 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL3 8JR is Luton Airport Parkway station, which is 6.0 kilometres away.
- Luton Airport Parkway|6.0 km away
- Luton|6.2 km away
- Harpenden|7.2 km away
- Leagrave|8.1 km away
