Corner Wood, Markyate, St Albans
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL3 8RF, AL3 8RQ.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Corner Wood, Markyate, St Albans have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £417,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £418,525. Average sale prices rose from £258,550 in 2016 to £417,500 in 2026 (+61%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 35% below the St Albans average of £641,180 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 91% semi-detached, 9% flat. Recorded sale prices on Corner Wood range from £202,100 to £600,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 280 streets in St Albans with at least two sales in the last year, Corner Wood ranks 218th for average price.
House prices on Corner Wood compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all AL3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 10 | £418,525 | 13 May 2026 |
| Flat | 1 | £202,100 | 25 Apr 2016 |
Sold prices on Corner Wood
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Corner Wood AL3 8RQ | 13 May 2026 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Corner Wood AL3 8RF | 2 Feb 2026 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Corner Wood AL3 8RF | 9 Oct 2025 | £558,750 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Corner Wood AL3 8RF | 18 Aug 2023 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Corner Wood AL3 8RF | 3 Mar 2023 | £600,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Corner Wood AL3 8RQ | 16 Dec 2021 | £377,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Corner Wood AL3 8RF | 18 Jun 2021 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Corner Wood AL3 8RQ | 14 Dec 2017 | £306,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Corner Wood AL3 8RF | 23 Oct 2017 | £458,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Corner Wood AL3 8RF | 31 May 2016 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Corner Wood AL3 8RQ | 25 Apr 2016 | £202,100 | Flat | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Corner Wood | £306,000 (Dec 2017) → £377,500 (Dec 2021) → £385,000 (May 2026) | +26% over 8 yrs |
| 9, Corner Wood | £315,000 (May 2016) → £430,000 (Jun 2021) | +37% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Corner Wood
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markyate Village School and Nursery 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Beechwood Park School 445 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Flamstead Village School 99 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Kensworth Church of England Academy 90 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Claystone School 31 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Gaddesden Row JMI School 49 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Slip End Village School 112 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 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 Airport Parkway station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min walk
- Luton station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min walk
- Leagrave station 5.0 mi · 1 hr 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Parkfield Road (W-bound, Parkfield Road) 2 min walk
- Parkfield Road (E-bound, Parkfield Road) 3 min walk
- Village Hall (opp, Cavendish Road) 6 min walk
- Village Hall (nr, Cavendish Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Caddington Surgery
33 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton · 2.2 mi - The Medici Medical Practice
3 Windsor Street, Luton · 3.5 mi - Castle Medical Group Practice
27 Castle Street, Luton · 3.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar M6 Diesel Services Ltd · 1.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Caddington · 2.3 mi
- Spar Spar - Farley Green · 2.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whipperley · 3.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Markyate Pharmacy · 0.4 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+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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 Corner Wood
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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