Pickford Road - AL3 8RR
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8RR is a residential postcode situated on Pickford Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 403rd largest and 3rd most expensive of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 8 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £171,240
- 10 Year change
- up 5.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £870pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 31.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £331/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL3 8RR is a residential postcode situated on Pickford Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 403rd largest and 3rd most expensive of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 8 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £171,240
- 10 Year change
- up 5.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £870pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 31.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £331/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.1%/year/yr
Explore Properties in AL3 8RR
- 42 Pickford Road
Building | 2 Flats
- 44 Pickford Road
Building | 2 Flats
- 46 Pickford Road
Building | 2 Flats
- 48 Pickford Road
Building | 2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL3 8RR sold for £165,500 on 1st December 2023. Since then prices are up an average of 0.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £171,240.
The AL3 8RR Sales Market has increased by 5.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0% | £171,240 |
| June 2025 | -0.3% | £171,321 |
| June 2024 | 0.2% | £171,886 |
| June 2023 | -2.1% | £171,536 |
| June 2022 | 4.5% | £175,187 |
| June 2021 | 1.5% | £167,649 |
| June 2020 | 2.7% | £165,100 |
| June 2019 | -1.8% | £160,798 |
| June 2018 | -1.9% | £163,676 |
| June 2017 | 2.5% | £166,812 |
| June 2016 | 13.7% | £162,700 |
| June 2015 | 13.7% | £143,145 |
| June 2014 | 10.5% | £125,885 |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £113,953 |
| June 2012 | 1.5% | £111,230 |
| June 2011 | 0% | £109,596 |
| June 2010 | 9.3% | £109,578 |
| June 2009 | -12.6% | £100,291 |
| June 2008 | -2.1% | £114,786 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £117,300 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £870.
The AL3 8RR Rental Market has increased by 31.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.1% | £870pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £836pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.4% | £816pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.9% | £746pcm |
| June 2022 | 3.9% | £692pcm |
| June 2021 | 1% | £666pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.4% | £659pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.9% | £643pcm |
| June 2018 | -3.6% | £638pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.2% | £662pcm |
| June 2016 | 7.2% | £660pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.8% | £616pcm |
| June 2014 | 7.1% | £571pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.7% | £533pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.4% | £519pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.5% | £521pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.3% | £508pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.7% | £497pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.7% | £527pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £523pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 1st December 2023 for £165,500 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.4%.
AL3 8RR has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2023£165,500 | 2 Bed Flat44, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RR44, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RR
- Sold Jul 2022£178,000 | 2 Bed Flat48A, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RR48A, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RR
- Sold Sep 2021£172,000 | 2 Bed Flat46A, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RR46A, Pickford Road, St. Albans, AL3 8RR
Nearby Postcodes
AL3 8RR is the 403rd largest and the 3rd most expensive postcode out of the 902 postcodes in the AL3 area.
- AL3 8RZ, The Dell, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8RZ12 Addresses|39 m away
- AL3 8RT, Sebright Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8RT15 Addresses|64 m away
- AL3 8RX, Bartholomew Green, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8RX26 Addresses|93 m away
- AL3 8RS, Pickford Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8RS26 Addresses|101 m away
- AL3 8JF, Buckwood Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3AL3 8JF17 Addresses|102 m away
Property Types
- 8 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century flat (8)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 8 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (0)
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 Nursery500 m away
- Flamstead Village School2.7 km away
- Kensworth Church of England Academy2.7 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy4.3 km away
- Manshead Church of England Academy5.0 km away
- Chiltern Academy6.0 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL3 8RR is Luton Airport Parkway station, which is 6.2 kilometres away.
- Luton Airport Parkway|6.2 km away
- Luton|6.3 km away
- Leagrave|7.9 km away
- Harpenden|7.9 km away