Hicks Road - AL3 8LW
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8LW is a residential postcode situated on Hicks Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 168th largest of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 1 house and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,124,428
- 10 Year change
- up 23.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,606pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £568/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8LW is a residential postcode situated on Hicks Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 168th largest of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 1 house and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,124,428
- 10 Year change
- up 23.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,606pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £568/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.8%/year/yr
Explore Properties in AL3 8LW
- High Winds Farm
House
- Lotus Lodge
5 Bed Mid-century House
- Windmill Farm
House
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £1,124,428.
The AL3 8LW Sales Market has increased by 23.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.6% | £1,124,428 |
| June 2025 | 3.9% | £1,131,093 |
| June 2024 | -1.3% | £1,088,922 |
| June 2023 | -1.9% | £1,103,489 |
| June 2022 | 9.2% | £1,124,529 |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £1,029,995 |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £957,451 |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £937,630 |
| June 2018 | -0.1% | £935,761 |
| June 2017 | 2.5% | £936,793 |
| June 2016 | 8.9% | £913,625 |
| June 2015 | 8.7% | £839,112 |
| June 2014 | 9.8% | £772,028 |
| June 2013 | 2.2% | £703,246 |
| June 2012 | 3.4% | £688,428 |
| June 2011 | 4.7% | £666,037 |
| June 2010 | 20.4% | £636,107 |
| June 2009 | -10% | £528,404 |
| June 2008 | -1.8% | £587,186 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £597,977 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £3,606.
The AL3 8LW Rental Market has increased by 55.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.8% | £3,606pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.2% | £3,474pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £3,240pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.5% | £3,032pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.8% | £2,820pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.1% | £2,592pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £2,421pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.2% | £2,377pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.8% | £2,326pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.9% | £2,343pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.3% | £2,323pcm |
| June 2015 | 4% | £2,248pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.4% | £2,161pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £2,071pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.2% | £2,023pcm |
| June 2011 | 6% | £1,979pcm |
| June 2010 | 10.3% | £1,867pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.4% | £1,693pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £1,734pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,726pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8LW is the 168th largest and the 701st most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8LP, Windmill Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8LP7 Addresses|376 m away
- AL3 8LN, Harps Hill, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8LN10 Addresses|465 m away
- AL3 8PZ, Luton Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8PZ8 Addresses|533 m away
- AL3 8QB, Luton Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8QB3 Addresses|542 m away
- AL3 8LL, The Ridings, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8LL4 Addresses|564 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (1)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2022£415,000 | 4 Bed House11 Sharose Court, Hicks Road, St. Albans, AL3 8JH11 Sharose Court, Hicks Road, St. Albans, AL3 8JH
- Sold Sep 2017£404,000 | 4 Bed House6, Hicks Road, St. Albans, AL3 8LJ6, Hicks Road, St. Albans, AL3 8LJ
- Sold Apr 2016£390,000 | 4 Bed House7, Hicks Road, St. Albans, AL3 8LJ7, Hicks Road, St. Albans, AL3 8LJ
Schools Nearby
- Markyate Village School and Nursery1.1 km away
- Slip End Village School1.9 km away
- Flamstead Village School2.7 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy3.6 km away
- Manshead Church of England Academy5.0 km away
- Chiltern Academy5.1 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL3 8LW is Luton Airport Parkway station, which is 5.3 kilometres away.
- Luton Airport Parkway|5.3 km away
- Luton|5.5 km away
- Harpenden|7.3 km away
- Leagrave|7.4 km away