Postcode AL3 8BB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Watling ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden is £69,093 per year. The nearest station is Harpenden located about 4.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,066 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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.
The average income per household in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden is £69,093 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from AL3 8BB.
Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden near AL3 8BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harpenden located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £456,250 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £192,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £490,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £415,000 |
10 year median price trend in Watling
Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.