Postcode AL3 8ES 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 47.1 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 3.1 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 47.1 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from AL3 8ES.
Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden near AL3 8ES 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £191,000 up to £1,650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £590,000 | £4,639 |
| Flats | 5 | £200,000 | £4,651 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £460,000 | £5,056 |
| Terraced | 29 | £450,000 | £4,762 |
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.
Elected local representatives for AL3 8ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Edward Michael John Barradell
Watling - Elected 4 May 2023
Jane Timmis
Watling - Elected 4 May 2023
Victoria Collins
Harpenden and Berkhamsted - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.