AL3 8RQ
a residential postcode in Markyate, Hertfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.8333 / 51°49'59"N
Longitude: -0.4669 / 0°28'0"W
OS Eastings: 505737
OS Northings: 216079
OS Grid: TL057160
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR G5V.2S7
Mapcode Global: VHFRS.V5KX
Plus Code: 9C3XRGMM+87
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91su30
What Three Birds: blackcap.tit.corncrake
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Corner Wood, Markyate, St. Albans AL3 8RQ
Summary
AL3 8RQ is a residential postcode in Markyate, Hertfordshire. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are B and C.
Residential buildings are typically semi-detached and detached. Domestic properties are mostly houses and flats.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £231,759 to £355,549 with an average of £294,540.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1950 and 1966.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly social housing, with some owner occupied
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and D.
Markyate is a village, which had a population of 2,912 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 35 people resident in AL3 8RQ, of which 16 were male and 19 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
AL3 8RQ is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Hertfordshire Primary Care Trust.
AL3 8RQ is approximately 154m (505ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing AL3 8RQ
8d2: Hard-Pressed Living - Migration and Churn - Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for AL3 8RQ
England D1: a small town or larger village, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
4/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near AL3 8RQ include Co-Operative Food. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of AL3 8RQ are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Harpenden and Berkhamsted
MP
Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat)
Hertfordshire County Council
County council electoral division
Bridgewater
Councillor
Terry Douris (Conservative)
Dacorum Borough Council
District council ward
Watling
Councillors
Edward Barradell (Conservative)
Jane Timmis (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for AL3 8RQ.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near AL3 8RQ.
Primary
Markyate Village School and Nursery
Cavendish Road, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PT
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Flamstead Village School
Trowley Hill Road, Flamstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8DL
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Kensworth Church of England Primary School
Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RH
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 3 - 11
Inadequate
Gaddesden Row JMI School
Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6HG
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Slip End Village School
Ross Way, Slip End, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4DD
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
Secondary
The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Manshead School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 19
Inadequate
Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Good
The Astley Cooper School
St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7HL
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Roundwood Park School
Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
The overall school grade in this area is high.