Flax Mews, Markyate, St Albans
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL3 8NX.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Flax Mews, 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 £190,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £181,250. That is 70% below the St Albans average of £641,180 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Flax Mews range from £169,000 to £200,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold. Of 280 streets in St Albans with at least two sales in the last year, Flax Mews ranks 279th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Flax Mews compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all AL3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 12 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 12 | £181,250 | 31 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Flax Mews
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Flax Mews AL3 8NX | 31 Mar 2026 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Flax Mews AL3 8NX | 24 Nov 2025 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Flax Mews AL3 8NX | 27 Feb 2025 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Flax Mews AL3 8NX | 14 Jul 2022 | £197,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Flax Mews AL3 8NX | 27 May 2022 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Flax Mews AL3 8NX | 1 Feb 2022 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Flax Mews AL3 8NX | 18 Oct 2021 | £186,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Flax Mews AL3 8NX | 29 Apr 2021 | £173,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7 - 9, Flax Mews AL3 8NX | 26 Jul 2019 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Flax Mews AL3 8NX | 29 Jul 2016 | £169,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Flax Mews AL3 8NX | 11 Jul 2016 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1 - 6, Flax Mews AL3 8NX | 19 Feb 2016 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Flax Mews | £195,000 (May 2022) → £200,000 (Nov 2025) | +3% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Flax Mews
| 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 | 1.6 mi |
| Claystone School 31 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Flamstead Village School 99 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Slip End Village School 112 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Caddington Village School 277 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Kensworth Church of England Academy 90 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Gaddesden Row JMI School 49 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.2 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 3.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min walk
- Luton station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
- Harpenden station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Fire Station (opp, High Street) 1 min walk
- Hicks Road (NW-bound, Markyate Bypass) 2 min walk
- Fire Station (nr, High Street) 2 min walk
- Hicks Road (SE-bound, Markyate Bypass) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Caddington Surgery
33 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton · 2.0 mi - The Medici Medical Practice
3 Windsor Street, Luton · 3.2 mi - Castle Medical Group Practice
27 Castle Street, Luton · 3.3 mi - The Town Centre Practice
14-16 Chapel Street, Luton · 3.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar M6 Diesel Services Ltd · 1.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Caddington · 2.1 mi
- Spar Spar - Farley Green · 2.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whipperley · 2.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Markyate Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- Petrie Tucker & Partners Ltd · 3.3 mi
- Luton Dental Practice · 3.5 mi
- Redbourn Dental Practice · 3.7 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+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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 Flax Mews
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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