London Road - AL3 8LZ
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8LZ is a residential postcode situated on London Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 321st largest and 147th 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 6 properties: 4 houses and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £523,333
- 10 Year change
- up 24.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,898pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £430/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8LZ is a residential postcode situated on London Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 321st largest and 147th 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 6 properties: 4 houses and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £523,333
- 10 Year change
- up 24.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,898pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £430/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.4%/year/yr
Explore Properties in AL3 8LZ
- 14 London Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 16 London Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 18 London Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 20 London Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 22 London Road
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL3 8LZ sold for £408,000 on 25th March 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 1.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £523,333.
The AL3 8LZ Sales Market has increased by 24.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.2% | £523,333 |
| June 2025 | 3.1% | £522,312 |
| June 2024 | -0.8% | £506,559 |
| June 2023 | -1.7% | £510,425 |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £519,246 |
| June 2021 | 5.8% | £472,975 |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £446,888 |
| June 2019 | -1% | £437,848 |
| June 2018 | 0.1% | £442,260 |
| June 2017 | 5% | £441,667 |
| June 2016 | 12% | £420,567 |
| June 2015 | 12.2% | £375,577 |
| June 2014 | 10.7% | £334,675 |
| June 2013 | 3.8% | £302,257 |
| June 2012 | 3% | £291,281 |
| June 2011 | 1.6% | £282,759 |
| June 2010 | 15.5% | £278,175 |
| June 2009 | -11.1% | £240,881 |
| June 2008 | -2.7% | £270,955 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £278,443 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,898.
The AL3 8LZ Rental Market has increased by 55.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.3% | £1,898pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.9% | £1,819pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.3% | £1,717pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.4% | £1,585pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.1% | £1,463pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.3% | £1,341pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.9% | £1,273pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.7% | £1,250pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.7% | £1,230pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.7% | £1,251pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.5% | £1,218pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.3% | £1,154pcm |
| June 2014 | 7.5% | £1,085pcm |
| June 2013 | 4.1% | £1,009pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.1% | £970pcm |
| June 2011 | 4.2% | £960pcm |
| June 2010 | 8.2% | £921pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.1% | £851pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.2% | £887pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £885pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 25th March 2025 for £408,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.9%.
AL3 8LZ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2025£408,000 | 3 Bed House18, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8LZ18, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8LZ
- Sold Aug 2022£405,000 | 3 Bed House16, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8LZ16, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8LZ
- Sold Sep 2017£369,950 | 3 Bed House20, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8LZ20, London Road, St. Albans, AL3 8LZ
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8LZ is the 321st largest and the 147th most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8NH, Manse Court, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8NH5 Addresses|27 m away
- AL3 8NA, Farrer Top, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8NA13 Addresses|47 m away
- AL3 8JP, London Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8JP33 Addresses|76 m away
- AL3 8JW, Long Meadow, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8JW17 Addresses|76 m away
- AL3 8JT, London Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8JT6 Addresses|79 m away
Property Types
- 4 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (4)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 4 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (2)
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 Nursery1.0 km away
- Flamstead Village School2.3 km away
- Slip End Village School2.6 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy4.3 km away
- Manshead Church of England Academy5.4 km away
- Chiltern Academy5.8 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL3 8LZ is Luton Airport Parkway station, which is 6.0 kilometres away.
- Luton Airport Parkway|6.0 km away
- Luton|6.2 km away
- Harpenden|7.4 km away
- Leagrave|8.0 km away
