Buckwood Road, Markyate, St Albans
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL3 8JB, AL3 8JE, AL3 8JQ.
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At a glance
32 property sales on Buckwood Road, Markyate, St Albans have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £456,667. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £410,833. Average sale prices rose from £336,000 in 2017 to £456,667 in 2026 (+36%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 29% below the St Albans average of £641,180 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 47% terraced, 31% semi-detached, 19% flat. Recorded sale prices on Buckwood Road range from £100,000 to £1,425,000. 81% of homes sold here were freehold and 19% leasehold. Of 280 streets in St Albans with at least two sales in the last year, Buckwood Road ranks 204th for average price.
House prices on Buckwood Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all AL3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 81% freehold and 19% leasehold across 32 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 15 | £410,833 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 10 | £350,825 | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Flat | 6 | £134,917 | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,425,000 | 12 Aug 2022 |
Sold prices on Buckwood Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84, Buckwood Road AL3 8JB | 12 Jun 2026 | £480,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 73, Buckwood Road AL3 8JE | 28 May 2026 | £465,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Buckwood Road AL3 8JQ | 6 Feb 2026 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 76, Buckwood Road AL3 8JB | 15 Aug 2025 | £405,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 77, Buckwood Road AL3 8JE | 18 Jul 2025 | £330,250 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 7, North Court, Buckwood Road AL3 8NT | 31 Oct 2024 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, North Court, Buckwood Road AL3 8NT | 25 Oct 2024 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 64, Buckwood Road AL3 8JB | 1 Mar 2024 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 88, Buckwood Road AL3 8JB | 31 Mar 2023 | £420,495 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Buckwood Road AL3 8JF | 16 Dec 2022 | £365,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, North Court, Buckwood Road AL3 8NT | 9 Dec 2022 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 74, Buckwood Road AL3 8JB | 6 Oct 2022 | £405,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 70, Buckwood Road AL3 8JB | 27 Sep 2022 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 84, Buckwood Road AL3 8JB | 2 Sep 2022 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Gooseacre, Buckwood Road AL3 8JD | 12 Aug 2022 | £1,425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Buckwood Road AL3 8JQ | 27 Jun 2022 | £495,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 5, North Court, Buckwood Road AL3 8NT | 6 Jun 2022 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 83, Buckwood Road AL3 8JE | 24 Sep 2021 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 8, North Court, Buckwood Road AL3 8NT | 5 Aug 2021 | £167,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 88, Buckwood Road AL3 8JB | 30 Jul 2021 | £348,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Buckwood Road AL3 8JQ | 28 Jun 2021 | £448,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 4, North Court, Buckwood Road AL3 8NT | 14 May 2021 | £147,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Buckwood Road AL3 8JQ | 7 Apr 2021 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Buckwood Road AL3 8JF | 2 Nov 2020 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 72, Buckwood Road AL3 8JB | 18 Jan 2019 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 73, Buckwood Road AL3 8JE | 13 Jul 2018 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Buckwood Road AL3 8JB | 16 Mar 2018 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 60, Buckwood Road AL3 8JB | 16 Feb 2018 | £313,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Buckwood Road AL3 8JQ | 2 Feb 2018 | £467,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 81, Buckwood Road AL3 8JE | 17 Nov 2017 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Buckwood Road AL3 8JQ | 30 Jun 2017 | £403,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 61, Buckwood Road AL3 8JE | 31 Jan 2017 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 84, Buckwood Road | £375,000 (Sep 2022) → £480,000 (Jun 2026) | +28% over 4 yrs |
| 73, Buckwood Road | £360,000 (Jul 2018) → £465,000 (May 2026) | +29% over 8 yrs |
| 88, Buckwood Road | £348,000 (Jul 2021) → £420,495 (Mar 2023) | +21% over 2 yrs |
| 8, Buckwood Road | £467,500 (Feb 2018) → £495,000 (Jun 2022) | +6% over 4 yrs |
| 12, Buckwood Road | £403,000 (Jun 2017) → £420,000 (Apr 2021) | +4% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Buckwood Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markyate Village School and Nursery 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Beechwood Park School 445 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Kensworth Church of England Academy 90 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Claystone School 31 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Slip End Village School 112 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Flamstead Village School 99 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Caddington Village School 277 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Luton station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
- Leagrave station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Parkfield Road (W-bound, Parkfield Road) 2 min walk
- Parkfield Road (E-bound, Parkfield Road) 2 min walk
- Village Hall (opp, Cavendish Road) 2 min walk
- Village Hall (nr, Cavendish Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Caddington Surgery
33 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton · 2.0 mi - The Medici Medical Practice
3 Windsor Street, Luton · 3.4 mi - Castle Medical Group Practice
27 Castle Street, Luton · 3.5 mi - The Town Centre Practice
14-16 Chapel Street, Luton · 3.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar M6 Diesel Services Ltd · 1.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Caddington · 2.1 mi
- Spar Spar - Farley Green · 2.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whipperley · 3.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Markyate Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Medigreen Ltd · 2.0 mi
Dentists
- Petrie Tucker & Partners Ltd · 3.4 mi
- Luton Dental Practice · 3.6 mi
- 1a Peel Street [dental Practice] · 3.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 62.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 24.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 694 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,509 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 97% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 97% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Dacorum with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Buckwood Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Dacorum | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 86.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4% | 3.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.2% |
Religion
| Here | Dacorum | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 41.1% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Dacorum | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 85.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.9% | 14.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dacorum | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.5% | 37.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.9% | 16% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 14.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.4% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 1.3% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Dacorum | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 52% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dacorum | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.2% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.9% | 32.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.5% | 14.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.4% | 12.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Dacorum.
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