Postcode AL3 8QD 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 204.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden is £55,900 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 3.0 miles away. There are 2 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 204.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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 of residents in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden is £55,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from AL3 8QD.
Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden near AL3 8QD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luton located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £650,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £490,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £400,000 |
10 year median price trend in Watling
In the AL3 8QD postcode area, located within Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Markyate Village School and Nursery | Community school | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Slip End Village School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.