Dunstable Road - AL3 8QL
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8QL is a residential postcode situated on Dunstable Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 280th largest and 824th most expensive of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 4 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,263,340
- 10 Year change
- up 23.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,922pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £494/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8QL is a residential postcode situated on Dunstable Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 280th largest and 824th most expensive of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 4 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,263,340
- 10 Year change
- up 23.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,922pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £494/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.7%/year/yr
Explore Properties in AL3 8QL
- Manor Farm
Building | 2 Flats
- Manor Farm
5 Bed Period House
- The Granary
5 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL3 8QL sold for £1,689,000 on 17th November 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 19.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £1,263,340.
The AL3 8QL Sales Market has increased by 23.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.6% | £1,263,340 |
| June 2025 | 3.9% | £1,270,828 |
| June 2024 | -1.3% | £1,223,447 |
| June 2023 | -1.9% | £1,239,815 |
| June 2022 | 9.2% | £1,263,454 |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £1,157,241 |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £1,075,735 |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £1,053,465 |
| June 2018 | -0.1% | £1,051,365 |
| June 2017 | 2.5% | £1,052,525 |
| June 2016 | 8.9% | £1,026,495 |
| June 2015 | 8.7% | £942,776 |
| June 2014 | 9.8% | £867,404 |
| June 2013 | 2.2% | £790,125 |
| June 2012 | 3.4% | £773,477 |
| June 2011 | 4.7% | £748,319 |
| June 2010 | 20.4% | £714,692 |
| June 2009 | -10% | £593,683 |
| June 2008 | -1.8% | £659,728 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £671,851 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £3,922.
The AL3 8QL Rental Market has increased by 55.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.8% | £3,922pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.2% | £3,779pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £3,524pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.5% | £3,298pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.8% | £3,067pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.1% | £2,819pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £2,633pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.2% | £2,586pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.8% | £2,529pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.9% | £2,549pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.3% | £2,526pcm |
| June 2015 | 4% | £2,445pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.4% | £2,350pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £2,252pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.2% | £2,200pcm |
| June 2011 | 6% | £2,152pcm |
| June 2010 | 10.3% | £2,030pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.4% | £1,841pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £1,886pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,877pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 17th November 2021 for £1,689,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 19.9%.
AL3 8QL has had 3 sales since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Nov 2021£1,689,000 | 5 Bed HouseManor Farm, Manor House, Dunstable Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QLManor Farm, Manor House, Dunstable Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QL
- Sold Mar 2018£1,400,000 | 5 Bed HouseManor Farm, Manor House, Dunstable Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QLManor Farm, Manor House, Dunstable Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QL
- Sold Aug 2016£1,180,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Granary, Dunstable Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QLThe Granary, Dunstable Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QL
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8QL is the 280th largest and the 824th most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8QU, Humbers Hoe, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8QU40 Addresses|154 m away
- AL3 8PE, Park View Drive, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8PE4 Addresses|265 m away
- AL3 8PF, High Street, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8PF4 Addresses|296 m away
- AL3 8PU, Grange Close, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8PU6 Addresses|309 m away
- AL3 8PY, Church End, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8PY7 Addresses|329 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 3 modern houses built after 1980
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period house (1)
- modern house (3)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2021£1,689,000 | 5 Bed HouseManor Farm, Manor House, Dunstable Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QLManor Farm, Manor House, Dunstable Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QL
- Sold Mar 2018£1,400,000 | 5 Bed HouseManor Farm, Manor House, Dunstable Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QLManor Farm, Manor House, Dunstable Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QL
- Sold Aug 2016£1,180,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Granary, Dunstable Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QLThe Granary, Dunstable Road, St. Albans, AL3 8QL
Schools Nearby
- Markyate Village School and Nursery300 m away
- Kensworth Church of England Academy2.1 km away
- Slip End Village School2.6 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy3.8 km away
- Manshead Church of England Academy4.2 km away
- Chiltern Academy5.8 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL3 8QL is Luton station, which is 5.9 kilometres away.
- Luton|5.9 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|6.1 km away
- Leagrave|7.2 km away
- Harpenden|8.5 km away
