Blackthorn Road - AL7 3JR
Key Postcode Insights
AL7 3JR is a residential postcode situated on Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 151st largest and 32nd most expensive of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 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
- £191,591
- 10 Year change
- down 3.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,036pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 33.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £424/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL7 3JR is a residential postcode situated on Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 151st largest and 32nd most expensive of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 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
- £191,591
- 10 Year change
- down 3.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,036pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 33.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £424/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin AL7 3JR
- 30 Blackthorn Road
1 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 32 Blackthorn Road
1 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 34 Blackthorn Road
1 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 36 Blackthorn Road
1 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 38 Blackthorn Road
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £191,591.
The AL7 3JR Sales Market has decreased by 3.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.1% | £191,591 |
| June 2025 | -3.6% | £195,756 |
| June 2024 | -1.1% | £203,101 |
| June 2023 | 2.2% | £205,294 |
| June 2022 | 2.8% | £200,914 |
| June 2021 | 1.1% | £195,488 |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £193,350 |
| June 2019 | -2.9% | £189,408 |
| June 2018 | -3.2% | £195,069 |
| June 2017 | 1.8% | £201,442 |
| June 2016 | 16% | £197,854 |
| June 2015 | 14.3% | £170,606 |
| June 2014 | 14.6% | £149,270 |
| June 2013 | 3.7% | £130,276 |
| June 2012 | -1.3% | £125,630 |
| June 2011 | -1.1% | £127,282 |
| June 2010 | 9.2% | £128,636 |
| June 2009 | -12.4% | £117,822 |
| June 2008 | -2.8% | £134,458 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £138,379 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,036.
The AL7 3JR Rental Market has increased by 33.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.7% | £1,036pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £998pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.3% | £975pcm |
| June 2023 | 8% | £892pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.2% | £826pcm |
| June 2021 | 1.8% | £778pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.2% | £764pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.3% | £763pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.3% | £761pcm |
| June 2017 | -1.6% | £763pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.7% | £776pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.1% | £734pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.8% | £698pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.1% | £660pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.6% | £661pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.5% | £650pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.3% | £640pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.7% | £614pcm |
| June 2008 | 4.1% | £658pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £633pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
AL7 3JR is the 151st largest and the 32nd most expensive postcode out of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 area.
- AL7 3DX, Sweet Briar, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 3DX6 Addresses|68 m away
- AL7 3EN, Heronswood Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 3EN8 Addresses|79 m away
- AL7 3ET, Heronswood Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 3ET6 Addresses|83 m away
- AL7 3EW, Heronswood Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 3EW24 Addresses|90 m away
- AL7 3JP, Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 3JP4 Addresses|113 m away
Property Types
- 7 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century flat (7)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 7 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2023£575,000 | 3 Bed House6, Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3JS6, Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3JS
- Sold Dec 2025£575,000 | 4 Bed House41, Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3JP41, Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3JP
- Sold Jan 2025£525,000 | 4 Bed House4, Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3JS4, Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3JS
Schools Nearby
- Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School100 m away
- Holwell Primary School700 m away
- Panshanger Primary School800 m away
- Ridgeway Academy900 m away
- Stanborough School2.5 km away
- Monk's Walk School3.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL7 3JR is Welwyn Garden City station, which is 1.5 kilometres away.
- Welwyn Garden City|1.5 km away
- Welwyn North|3.2 km away
- Hatfield (Herts)|4.1 km away
- Hertford North|6.4 km away