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Property Price Trends
The Ferns, St. Albans, St Albans, Hertfordshire
AL3 6GY St. Albans District (B)
What are the historical property price trends?
Explore the yearly trends in property prices for the AL3 postcode district in the UK. Stay informed and make smart real estate decisions based on the accurate, analysed data.
Property Price Trends
AL3
Most Expensive Property
£949,600
18 Harding Close, AL3 7NT
Sold: 28 September 2022
Cheapest Property
£49,750
Unit 5 Sandridge Park, AL3 6PH
Sold: 14 June 2022
£591,000
The average house price in St Albans was £591,000 in November 2024 (provisional), up 5.0% from November 2023. This was higher than the rise in the East of England (2.0%) over the same period.
£1,829
Private rents rose to an average of £1,829 in December 2024, an annual increase of 9.4% from £1,672 in December 2023. This was higher than the rise in the East of England (8.4%) over the year.
£450,000
The average price paid by first-time buyers was £450,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 5.7% higher than the average of £426,000 in November 2023 (revised).
£607,000
For homes bought with a mortgage, the average house price was £607,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 5.0% higher than the average of £578,000 in November 2023 (revised).
Data last updated: 17 Feb 2025. Data extracted from ONS housing prices/rents: inflation and price indices by local authority (, E07000240). Rent estimates are provisional, and are for the latest 2 months.
Local House Price Trends
Have property prices been rising or falling in AL3 6GY?
The graph below shows the five-year capital growth figures for properties for the AL3 postcode district. Figures show year-on-year capital growth and not accumulative growth over the five-year period.
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Regional Property Analysis
What trends is the property market seeing in Hertfordshire?
Homebuyers
For homebuyers in Hertfordshire, the property market is competitive with fluctuating house prices. According to the latest data, the average price for a property in Hertfordshire is around £395,000. Some of the most sought-after areas for homebuyers include St Albans (AL1), Berkhamsted (HP4), and Harpenden (AL5), where prices can exceed the county average. Availability of properties in these areas can be limited, especially for family homes with gardens. However, there are also more affordable options in towns like Stevenage (SG1) and Hatfield (AL10).
Renters
Rent prices in Hertfordshire have been steadily increasing, with the average rental price currently standing at around £1,200 per month. Popular areas for renters include Watford (WD17), Hemel Hempstead (HP1), and Hitchin (SG4), where demand is high. Availability of rental properties can vary depending on the area, with some locations having a higher turnover of rental stock. For renters looking for more affordable options, areas like Letchworth Garden City (SG6) and Ware (SG12) offer good value for money.
Investors
For investors, Hertfordshire presents a promising opportunity with potential for rental yield growth. The county's proximity to London makes it an attractive choice for buy-to-let investors looking for a commuter-friendly location. Areas like Borehamwood (WD6), Radlett (WD7), and Potters Bar (EN6) have shown strong rental demand and good rental yields. With ongoing development projects and infrastructure improvements, Hertfordshire is likely to see continued growth in property values, making it a worthwhile investment for those looking to expand their portfolio.
Homebuyers
For homebuyers in Hertfordshire, the property market is competitive with fluctuating house prices. According to the latest data, the average price for a property in Hertfordshire is around £395,000. Some of the most sought-after areas for homebuyers include St Albans (AL1), Berkhamsted (HP4), and Harpenden (AL5), where prices can exceed the county average. Availability of properties in these areas can be limited, especially for family homes with gardens. However, there are also more affordable options in towns like Stevenage (SG1) and Hatfield (AL10).
Renters
Rent prices in Hertfordshire have been steadily increasing, with the average rental price currently standing at around £1,200 per month. Popular areas for renters include Watford (WD17), Hemel Hempstead (HP1), and Hitchin (SG4), where demand is high. Availability of rental properties can vary depending on the area, with some locations having a higher turnover of rental stock. For renters looking for more affordable options, areas like Letchworth Garden City (SG6) and Ware (SG12) offer good value for money.
Investors
For investors, Hertfordshire presents a promising opportunity with potential for rental yield growth. The county's proximity to London makes it an attractive choice for buy-to-let investors looking for a commuter-friendly location. Areas like Borehamwood (WD6), Radlett (WD7), and Potters Bar (EN6) have shown strong rental demand and good rental yields. With ongoing development projects and infrastructure improvements, Hertfordshire is likely to see continued growth in property values, making it a worthwhile investment for those looking to expand their portfolio.
Last updated on 30 Apr 2025. Property market analysis is based on official data, and interpreted using neural networks (machine learning model), and subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Yield for AL3 6GY
Estimated yield for property investors
2.35%
Yield
The estimated yield for the AL3 6GY postcode area is 2.35%, compared to the national average yield of 3.8%.
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Property sales
What houses have been sold in AL3 6GY?
The recently sold properties table lists homes around AL3 6GY that have been recorded by HM Land Registry, and their sold prices.
Price paid information is not personal, but property-related information. All commercial transactions, sales that have not been lodged with HM Land Registry or sales that were not for full market value are excluded.
| Date | Price | Property Address | Property Type | Estate Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 January 2024 | £355,000 | 40 Tudor Road, St Albans, AL3 6BA | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 10 November 2023 | £196,000 | Porters Wood House 9 Porters Wood, St Albans, AL3 6DG | Other | Leasehold |
| 15 February 2024 | £798,000 | 45 Woollam Crescent, St Albans, AL3 6EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 29 February 2024 | £690,000 | 16 Woollam Crescent, St Albans, AL3 6EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 27 October 2022 | £835,000 | 3 Farriday Close, St Albans, AL3 6LG | Detached | Freehold |
| 14 June 2022 | £49,750 | Unit 5 Sandridge Park, St Albans, AL3 6PH | Other | Leasehold |
Nearby sold properties | ||||
| 19 February 2021 | £900,000 | Nehimba, 45 St Stephens Avenue, St Albans, AL3 4AA | Detached | Freehold |
| 19 February 2021 | £900,000 | 43 St Stephens Avenue, St Albans, AL3 4AA | Detached | Freehold |
| 08 December 2023 | £865,000 | 83 King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AS | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 30 October 2023 | £868,000 | 86 Mortimer Crescent, Kings Park, St Albans, AL3 4GJ | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14 December 2023 | £751,000 | 42 Portland Street, St Albans, AL3 4RB | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14 December 2023 | £401,500 | 9 The Lawns, St Albans, AL3 4TB | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 08 December 2023 | £865,000 | 33 Camlet Way, St Albans, AL3 4TL | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 15 November 2023 | £625,000 | 12 Fontmell Close, St Albans, AL3 5HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 24 November 2023 | £730,000 | 168 Folly Lane, St Albans, AL3 5JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 26 February 2024 | £490,000 | 37 Cannon Street, St Albans, AL3 5JR | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 14 December 2023 | £435,000 | 9 Chime Square, St Albans, AL3 5JZ | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 07 March 2024 | £625,000 | 92 Lavender Crescent, St Albans, AL3 5PJ | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28 November 2023 | £750,000 | 77 Normandy Road, St Albans, AL3 5PT | Terraced | Freehold |
| 04 March 2024 | £630,000 | 9 Folly Avenue, St Albans, AL3 5QE | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 30 November 2023 | £590,400 | 43 White Hedge Drive, St Albans, AL3 5TU | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28 September 2022 | £949,600 | 18 Harding Close, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7NT | Other | Freehold |
| 28 September 2022 | £245,400 | 16a Harding Close, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7NT | Other | Freehold |
| 15 November 2023 | £468,000 | 3 Ver Brook Avenue, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8FH | Terraced | Freehold |
| 06 December 2023 | £245,000 | 11 Cowper Court, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8HR | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23 February 2024 | £325,000 | 2 Becks Close, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 01 August 2023 | £149,537 | 48c High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8HZ | Other | Freehold |
| 01 August 2023 | £149,537 | 48c High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8HZ | Other | Leasehold |
| 01 March 2024 | £400,000 | 64 Buckwood Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8JB | Terraced | Freehold |
Please note that house prices for properties sold in and around AL3 6GY during this period do not reflect current values of properties in this postcode area, they are the prices paid at the time of sale. Prices paid is property price data for single residential property sales in England and Wales, sold on the market at full market value, and lodged with the Land Registry for registration.
For more information about the statistical data sets contained on this page, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets.
Average monthly mortgage payments
Data on this page contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Property data and analysis from PropertyData.co.uk.
Statistical Data Sets
Statistics extracted are from the UK House Price Index, published each month from HM Land Registry, and broken down into Country, Region, and County level.
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