Long Meadow - AL3 8JW
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8JW is a residential postcode situated on Long Meadow, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 17 addresses.
It ranks as the 608th largest and 277th 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 17 properties: 10 houses and 7 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £509,681
- 10 Year change
- up 24.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,040pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £440/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8JW is a residential postcode situated on Long Meadow, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 17 addresses.
It ranks as the 608th largest and 277th 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 17 properties: 10 houses and 7 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £509,681
- 10 Year change
- up 24.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,040pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £440/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.8%/year/yr
Explore Properties in AL3 8JW
- 1 Long Meadow
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 3 Long Meadow
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 5 Long Meadow
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 7 Long Meadow
House
- 9 Long Meadow
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL3 8JW sold for £590,000 on 19th March 2026. Since then prices are up an average of 1.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £509,681.
The AL3 8JW Sales Market has increased by 24.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.6% | £509,681 |
| June 2025 | 3.1% | £506,593 |
| June 2024 | -0.6% | £491,567 |
| June 2023 | -1.4% | £494,348 |
| June 2022 | 9.5% | £501,458 |
| June 2021 | 5.3% | £457,797 |
| June 2020 | 2.3% | £434,836 |
| June 2019 | -1.6% | £425,001 |
| June 2018 | 0.3% | £431,855 |
| June 2017 | 5.5% | £430,355 |
| June 2016 | 13.1% | £408,028 |
| June 2015 | 13.5% | £360,881 |
| June 2014 | 12.1% | £317,822 |
| June 2013 | 4.4% | £283,463 |
| June 2012 | 2.3% | £271,574 |
| June 2011 | 0.4% | £265,388 |
| June 2010 | 14.3% | £264,247 |
| June 2009 | -12% | £231,191 |
| June 2008 | -2.7% | £262,721 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £270,094 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,040.
The AL3 8JW Rental Market has increased by 56.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.8% | £2,040pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.9% | £1,947pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.5% | £1,839pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.7% | £1,694pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.9% | £1,559pcm |
| June 2021 | 4.8% | £1,432pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £1,367pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.1% | £1,339pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.5% | £1,325pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.1% | £1,345pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.6% | £1,304pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.6% | £1,224pcm |
| June 2014 | 8.9% | £1,137pcm |
| June 2013 | 4.7% | £1,044pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £998pcm |
| June 2011 | 3% | £994pcm |
| June 2010 | 7.1% | £965pcm |
| June 2009 | -5% | £901pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.2% | £949pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £947pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 19th March 2026 for £590,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.0%.
AL3 8JW has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 2 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2026£590,000 | 4 Bed House35, Long Meadow, St. Albans, AL3 8JW35, Long Meadow, St. Albans, AL3 8JW
- Sold Dec 2025£410,000 | 3 Bed House17, Long Meadow, St. Albans, AL3 8JW17, Long Meadow, St. Albans, AL3 8JW
- Sold Oct 2024£437,500 | 4 Bed House19, Long Meadow, St. Albans, AL3 8JW19, Long Meadow, St. Albans, AL3 8JW
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8JW is the 608th largest and the 277th most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8LZ, London Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8LZ6 Addresses|76 m away
- AL3 8JP, London Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8JP33 Addresses|87 m away
- AL3 8NH, Manse Court, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8NH5 Addresses|91 m away
- AL3 8JT, London Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8JT6 Addresses|94 m away
- AL3 8NA, Farrer Top, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8NA13 Addresses|112 m away
Property Types
- 10 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 7 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (10)
- Unknown (7)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 10 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (1)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (7)
- No EPC (7)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Oct 2021£625,000 | 4 Bed House36, Long Meadow, St. Albans, AL3 8JN36, Long Meadow, St. Albans, AL3 8JN
- Sold Mar 2026£590,000 | 4 Bed House35, Long Meadow, St. Albans, AL3 8JW35, Long Meadow, St. Albans, AL3 8JW
- Sold Jul 2023£545,000 | 4 Bed House35, Long Meadow, St. Albans, AL3 8JW35, Long Meadow, St. Albans, AL3 8JW
Schools Nearby
- Markyate Village School and Nursery1.0 km away
- Flamstead Village School2.3 km away
- Slip End Village School2.5 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy4.2 km away
- Manshead Church of England Academy5.3 km away
- Chiltern Academy5.7 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL3 8JW is Luton Airport Parkway station, which is 5.9 kilometres away.
- Luton Airport Parkway|5.9 km away
- Luton|6.1 km away
- Harpenden|7.4 km away
- Leagrave|7.9 km away
