Luton Road - AL3 8QB
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8QB is a residential postcode situated on Luton Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 170th 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
- £1,468,836
- 10 Year change
- up 22.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £4,803pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £183/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8QB is a residential postcode situated on Luton Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 170th 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
- £1,468,836
- 10 Year change
- up 22.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £4,803pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £183/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.9%/year/yr
Explore Properties in AL3 8QB
- Caddington Cottage
House
- Home Farm
5 Bed Early-century House
- Staff Cottage
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL3 8QB sold for £1,499,999 on 14th May 2015. Since then prices are up an average of 33.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £1,468,836.
The AL3 8QB Sales Market has increased by 22.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.1% | £1,468,836 |
| June 2025 | 4.2% | £1,485,471 |
| June 2024 | -1.4% | £1,425,820 |
| June 2023 | -2.2% | £1,445,713 |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £1,478,199 |
| June 2021 | 7% | £1,346,511 |
| June 2020 | 2% | £1,258,014 |
| June 2019 | 1.1% | £1,233,533 |
| June 2018 | -0.1% | £1,219,975 |
| June 2017 | 1.9% | £1,220,641 |
| June 2016 | 8.1% | £1,197,618 |
| June 2015 | 7.9% | £1,107,520 |
| June 2014 | 8.9% | £1,026,287 |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £942,803 |
| June 2012 | 3.4% | £923,501 |
| June 2011 | 5.2% | £892,714 |
| June 2010 | 21.2% | £848,676 |
| June 2009 | -9.8% | £700,019 |
| June 2008 | -1.8% | £775,765 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £789,607 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £4,803.
The AL3 8QB Rental Market has increased by 54.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.2% | £4,803pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.6% | £4,653pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.8% | £4,326pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.2% | £4,051pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.4% | £3,780pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.5% | £3,456pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.7% | £3,244pcm |
| June 2019 | 3.2% | £3,189pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.7% | £3,092pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.3% | £3,114pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.6% | £3,105pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.3% | £3,025pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.5% | £2,929pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.3% | £2,831pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.3% | £2,767pcm |
| June 2011 | 6.5% | £2,704pcm |
| June 2010 | 11.1% | £2,540pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.1% | £2,287pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £2,336pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £2,323pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 14th May 2015 for £1,499,999 and since then the market in the area has increased by 33.6%.
AL3 8QB has had 1 sale since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold May 2015£1,499,999 | 5 Bed HouseHome Farm, Luton Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QBHome Farm, Luton Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QB
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8QB is the 170th largest and the 823rd most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8QD, Luton Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8QD17 Addresses|211 m away
- AL3 8QA, Luton Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8QA1 Address|277 m away
- AL3 8QF, Caddington Common, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8QF15 Addresses|331 m away
- AL3 8PZ, Luton Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8PZ8 Addresses|489 m away
- AL3 8LW, Hicks Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8LW3 Addresses|542 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2022£1,750,000 | 5 Bed HouseLower Farm, Luton Road, St. Albans, AL3 8PZLower Farm, Luton Road, St. Albans, AL3 8PZ
- Sold May 2015£1,499,999 | 5 Bed HouseHome Farm, Luton Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QBHome Farm, Luton Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QB
- Sold Nov 2024£1,310,000 | 5 Bed HouseBroadview Cottage, Luton Road, St. Albans, AL3 8PZBroadview Cottage, Luton Road, St. Albans, AL3 8PZ
Schools Nearby
- Markyate Village School and Nursery1.2 km away
- Slip End Village School1.5 km away
- Caddington Village School2.3 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy3.1 km away
- Manshead Church of England Academy4.6 km away
- Chiltern Academy4.8 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL3 8QB is Luton Airport Parkway station, which is 5.0 kilometres away.
- Luton Airport Parkway|5.0 km away
- Luton|5.0 km away
- Leagrave|6.9 km away
- Harpenden|7.6 km away