Postcode AL3 8QG 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 located about 3.0 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 3.3% 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 per household in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden is £69,093 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL3 8QG.
Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden near AL3 8QG 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 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 8QG, 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.