Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the AL3 postcode area, covering St Albans and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£394,015
Median price
£360,000
5-year trend
+32.6%
Total sales
16,984
The AL3 area has 814 individual postcodes with 16,984 registered sales. Prices are broadly in line with the national average, with the largest concentration in St Albans. The five-year price movement is +32.6%.
A historic cathedral city with one of the fastest commutes to London, excellent schools and consistently high demand.
🚆 Main station
St Albans City
⏱️ London commute
~22 min by train
🏫 Notable school
St Albans School (Outstanding)
AL3 averages £394,015, placing it in the upper-mid range. This tier often attracts a mix of professionals, families and investors, with prices broadly in line with the national average. The dataset includes 16,984 recorded sales across 814 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in AL3 is +32.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
AL3 5PX
£394,037 avg · 133 sales
AL3 5JL
£287,479 avg · 114 sales
AL3 5LH
£480,212 avg · 113 sales
AL3 5QH
£373,668 avg · 104 sales
AL3 5NG
£316,013 avg · 102 sales
AL3 8JX
£205,146 avg · 100 sales
AL3 7NY
£142,771 avg · 95 sales
AL3 5QN
£329,724 avg · 94 sales
AL3 7LR
£257,231 avg · 93 sales
This AL3 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the AL3 postcode area is £394,015, based on 16,984 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is St Albans.
Properties in AL3 average £394,015, which is broadly in line with the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£360,000) is 8.6% below the average (£394,015), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in AL3 have moved +32.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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