Property profile

1APark Close, Markyate

Map showing 1A, Park Close, Markyate, St. Albans

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Estimated sale price

£195,000

Flats sold in Watling

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold20 Nov 2025
£191,000Change since last sale: +£3,000 (+1.8%)
Annualised change
+2.1% per yearDacorum annualised change (flats) since 2025: −1.4% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £418 per sq ft
£376 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£42 per sq ft (−10.0%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Watling
£200,000Estimate vs local median: −£6,000 (−2.8%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area48 m² / 517 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection22 Oct 2015

Sales history

DatePriceChange
20 Nov 2025£191,000+19%
23 Jul 2018£160,000-

Local market

Property prices in Watling

Median price: £462,500
Price per sq ft: £441
Sales (last 12 months): 78
Typical range (middle 50%): £378K – £594K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £462,500 (about £441 per square foot) in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Watling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£590,000£505
Semi-Detached17£460,000£479
Terraced36£455,000£430
Flats8£200,000£418

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Watling

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Watling.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£662,500£200,000£383,750£332,500
2017£651,886£216,500£400,000£340,000
2018£585,000£210,000£456,000£360,000
2019£569,950£198,625£377,500£345,000
2020£745,000£217,500£417,500£385,000
2021£975,000£200,000£420,000£370,500
2022£942,500£207,500£507,500£400,000
2023£735,000£170,000£462,500£370,000
2024£1,050,000£205,000£437,500£400,000
2025£706,250£200,000£485,000£404,000
2026£590,000£195,000£460,000£443,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Watling.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Watling.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300£371£395£396
2017£464£360£423£379
2018£396£384£398£390
2019£405£362£420£386
2020£422£400£390£383
2021£471£383£406£397
2022£498£376£508£471
2023£488£351£431£441
2024£613£362£459£459
2025£464£374£454£435
2026£505£403£492£433
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Watling.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Watling in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL3 8RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL3 8RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 20251A, Park Close, St Albans, AL3 8RGFlatsLeasehold£191,000
02 Feb 202621, Corner Wood, St Albans, AL3 8RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
09 Oct 202523, Corner Wood, St Albans, AL3 8RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£558,750
13 May 20262, Corner Wood, St Albans, AL3 8RQSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
28 Nov 202536, Parkfield, St Albans, AL3 8RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£368,500

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Area insights for AL3 8RG

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Overview

Postcode AL3 8RG is located in a rural town, within the Watling area of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden is £69,093 per year. The median sale price in Watling is £462,500 (around £441 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £377,500 and £593,750. The nearest station is Luton, about 4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
51.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,609 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden has a low crime rate, with approximately 45 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.1%

Approximately 51.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden is £69,093 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL3 8RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden near AL3 8RG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
3,179.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.12(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.58(-9%)
Vehicle crime
8.6(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.63(-27%)
Other crime
1.98(+1%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
93.97%
African
4
1.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.42%
Other White
3
1.06%
Irish
2
0.71%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
26.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
20.81%
No qualifications
38
17.19%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
14.03%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
67
49.63%
Owns with a mortgage
38
28.15%
Owns outright
19
14.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.44%
Other social rented
2
1.48%
Total households: 135

Schools

In the AL3 8RG postcode area, located within Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for AL3 8RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryMarkyate Village School and NurseryCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of AL3 8RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for AL3 8RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne StopHigh Street, Dacorum, AL3 8JGWalking directions to One Stop