Old Watling Street, Flamstead, St Albans
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL3 8HL, AL3 8HJ, AL3 8HN.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Old Watling Street, Flamstead, St Albans have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £680,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £676,458. Average sale prices rose from £470,000 in 2016 to £680,000 in 2026 (+45%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 6% above 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 75% detached, 25% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Old Watling Street range from £390,000 to £925,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 280 streets in St Albans with at least two sales in the last year, Old Watling Street ranks 107th for average price.
House prices on Old Watling Street 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 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £676,458 | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £539,375 | 21 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Old Watling Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View, 24, Old Watling Street AL3 8HL | 7 Aug 2026 | £840,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Old Watling Street AL3 8HL | 6 May 2026 | £520,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Old Watling Street AL3 8HL | 27 Oct 2025 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Chads Den, Old Watling Street AL3 8HJ | 15 Sep 2025 | £907,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| River View, Old Watling Street AL3 8HN | 21 Mar 2025 | £687,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Oaks, 2, Old Watling Street AL3 8HL | 21 Mar 2025 | £632,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| River Hall Cottage, Old Watling Street AL3 8HN | 29 Jan 2025 | £550,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Everglades, Old Watling Street AL3 8HJ | 30 Jun 2021 | £770,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Old Watling Street AL3 8HL | 18 Dec 2020 | £550,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Watling Garth, Old Watling Street AL3 8HJ | 23 Nov 2020 | £925,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Old Watling Street AL3 8HL | 30 Sep 2020 | £465,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Old Watling Street AL3 8HL | 13 Jun 2019 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Old River Hall, Old Watling Street AL3 8HN | 25 Apr 2019 | £715,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Chads Den, Old Watling Street AL3 8HJ | 6 Dec 2018 | £777,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| Meadow View, 24, Old Watling Street AL3 8HL | 25 Apr 2018 | £605,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ridgeway, 8, Old Watling Street AL3 8HL | 17 Aug 2016 | £510,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Old Watling Street AL3 8HL | 20 Jan 2016 | £430,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow View, 24, Old Watling Street | £605,000 (Apr 2018) → £840,000 (Aug 2026) | +39% over 8 yrs |
| Chads Den, Old Watling Street | £777,500 (Dec 2018) → £907,500 (Sep 2025) | +17% over 7 yrs |
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Schools near Old Watling Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamstead Village School 99 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Markyate Village School and Nursery 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Claystone School 31 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Slip End Village School 112 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Beechwood Park School 445 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Gaddesden Row JMI School 49 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| St Luke's School 182 pupils | Foundation special school | 7–16 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| Redbourn Primary School 375 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.4 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 3.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min walk
- Harpenden station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
- Luton station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Holiday Inn (o/s, London Road) 5 min walk
- Holiday Inn (opp, London Road) 6 min walk
- The Bungalow (opp, Hollybush Lane) 7 min walk
- The Bungalow (nr, Hollybush Lane) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Caddington Surgery
33 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton · 2.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar M6 Diesel Services Ltd · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Caddington · 2.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Redbourn · 2.7 mi
- Spar Spar - Farley Green · 2.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Markyate Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Crown Pharmacy · 2.8 mi
Dentists
- Pure Dentistry Limited · 2.5 mi
- Redbourn Dental Practice · 2.7 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 8 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 493 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,264 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 30% | 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 Old Watling Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Dacorum | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92% | 86.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 1.2% |
Religion
| Here | Dacorum | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.4% |
| No religion | 34.7% | 41.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Dacorum | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 85.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 9% | 14.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dacorum | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 46.2% | 37.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17% | 16% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 14.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 1.5% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Dacorum | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.4% | 52% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dacorum | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.8% | 32.3% |
| 1 car or van in household | 27.8% | 40.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 27.6% | 12.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 4.9% | 14.5% |
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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