Postcode AL3 8HL 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 very high crime levels, with around 134.5 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 Luton Airport Parkway located about 3.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from AL3 8HL.
Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden near AL3 8HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luton Airport Parkway located about 3.6 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 8HL, 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.