Pickford Road - AL3 8RL
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8RL is a residential postcode situated on Pickford Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 326th largest and 695th 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
- £1,013,544
- 10 Year change
- up 24.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,551pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £382/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8RL is a residential postcode situated on Pickford Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 326th largest and 695th 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
- £1,013,544
- 10 Year change
- up 24.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,551pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £382/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Explore Properties in AL3 8RL
- 112 Pickford Road
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 114 Pickford Road
5 Bed Mid-century House
- 116 Pickford Road
5 Bed Mid-century House
- 118 Pickford Road
House
- 120 Pickford Road
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL3 8RL sold for £750,500 on 13th June 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £1,013,544.
The AL3 8RL Sales Market has increased by 24.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.1% | £1,013,544 |
| June 2025 | 3.1% | £1,012,209 |
| June 2024 | -0.8% | £982,150 |
| June 2023 | -1.7% | £990,406 |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £1,008,035 |
| June 2021 | 6.2% | £918,473 |
| June 2020 | 2% | £864,646 |
| June 2019 | -0.9% | £847,864 |
| June 2018 | 0% | £855,876 |
| June 2017 | 5% | £855,704 |
| June 2016 | 11.7% | £815,292 |
| June 2015 | 11.8% | £730,079 |
| June 2014 | 10.4% | £652,821 |
| June 2013 | 3.5% | £591,515 |
| June 2012 | 3.3% | £571,308 |
| June 2011 | 2.1% | £553,208 |
| June 2010 | 15.8% | £542,080 |
| June 2009 | -10.7% | £468,071 |
| June 2008 | -2.7% | £524,414 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £538,871 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £3,551.
The AL3 8RL Rental Market has increased by 55.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.3% | £3,551pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.9% | £3,406pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.2% | £3,217pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.3% | £2,972pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.1% | £2,744pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.7% | £2,515pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £2,380pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.7% | £2,338pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.8% | £2,299pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.6% | £2,341pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.3% | £2,281pcm |
| June 2015 | 6% | £2,167pcm |
| June 2014 | 7.2% | £2,045pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.8% | £1,908pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.3% | £1,838pcm |
| June 2011 | 4.6% | £1,813pcm |
| June 2010 | 8.5% | £1,733pcm |
| June 2009 | -3.7% | £1,597pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.2% | £1,658pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,655pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 13th June 2025 for £750,500 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.1%.
AL3 8RL has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2025£750,500 | 4 Bed House112, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RL112, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RL
- Sold Feb 2023£1,625,000 | 5 Bed House122, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RL122, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RL
- Sold May 2016£817,500 | 5 Bed House116, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RL116, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RL
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8RL is the 326th largest and the 695th most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8RN, Cheverells Green, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8RN6 Addresses|78 m away
- AL3 8RJ, Cheverells Close, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8RJ20 Addresses|101 m away
- AL3 8AA, Cheverells Green, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8AA3 Addresses|142 m away
- AL3 8RH, Pickford Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8RH7 Addresses|190 m away
- AL3 8RQ, Corner Wood, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8RQ16 Addresses|201 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 (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2023£1,625,000 | 5 Bed House122, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RL122, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RL
- Sold Feb 2022£972,500 | 5 Bed House74, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RW74, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RW
- Sold May 2016£817,500 | 5 Bed House116, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RL116, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RL
Schools Nearby
- Markyate Village School and Nursery700 m away
- Kensworth Church of England Academy2.6 km away
- Flamstead Village School2.8 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy4.8 km away
- Manshead Church of England Academy5.1 km away
- The Astley Cooper School6.4 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL3 8RL is Luton station, which is 6.8 kilometres away.
- Luton|6.8 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|6.8 km away
- Leagrave|8.2 km away
- Harpenden|8.3 km away
