Postcode AL3 8HN 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 very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.1 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 3.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden has a very 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 166.1 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from AL3 8HN.
Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden near AL3 8HN 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 3.6 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
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL3 8HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Village Stores | Church Road, Dacorum, AL3 8BX | Walking directions to Village Stores |
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.