Postcode AL3 8PL is located in a rural town, 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 moderate crime levels, with around 39.1 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 Luton located about 3.7 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 29,110 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.2% 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 90 ft away from AL3 8PL.
Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden near AL3 8PL has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luton located about 3.7 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 8PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | High Street, Dacorum, AL3 8JG | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.