The Close, Markyate, St Albans
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL3 8NG.
At a glance
7 property sales on The Close, Markyate, St Albans have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 5 Sep 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £404,583. Average sale prices rose from £408,750 in 2017 to £407,500 in 2025 (+0%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all AL3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £404,583 | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £400,000 | 25 Nov 2021 |
Sold prices on The Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, The Close AL3 8NG | 5 Sep 2025 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, The Close AL3 8NG | 12 Jun 2025 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, The Close AL3 8NG | 25 Nov 2021 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, The Close AL3 8NG | 18 Jun 2021 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, The Close AL3 8NG | 9 Dec 2019 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, The Close AL3 8NG | 16 Feb 2017 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, The Close AL3 8NG | 27 Jan 2017 | £392,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6, The Close | £380,000 (Dec 2019) → £415,000 (Jun 2021) → £450,000 (Jun 2025) | +18% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Close
Crime
16 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Lee at Luton, Harpenden and Wheathampstead Flood alert area
- River Ver in Hertfordshire Flood alert area
- River Ver at Markyate Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markyate Village School and Nursery 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Flamstead Village School 99 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 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 |
| Slip End Village School 112 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Gaddesden Row JMI School 49 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Kensworth Church of England Academy 90 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Luton Airport Parkway station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
- Luton station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min walk
- Harpenden station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Long Meadow (nr, London Road) 1 min walk
- Long Meadow (opp, London Road) 1 min walk
- Commuter Interchange (Northbound, Markyate Bypass) 2 min walk
- Bypass Southbound (Southbound, B5183) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Caddington Surgery
33 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton · 2.1 mi - The Medici Medical Practice
3 Windsor Street, Luton · 3.3 mi - Castle Medical Group Practice
27 Castle Street, Luton · 3.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice 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: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 668 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,662 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 25% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 25% | 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.
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.
Nearby streets in AL3
- High Street£401k
- Bernard Street£609k
- Goldsmith Way£975k
- Beech Road£580k
- Dalton Street£717k
- Folly Lane£783k
- Carlisle Avenue£550k
- Verulam Road£599k
- Grange Street£600k
- Batchwood Drive£675k
- Fishpool Street£1.61m
- Lower Dagnall Street£345k