Properties for sale in AL8
Welwyn Garden City, Lemsford
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House Prices in AL8
Properties in AL8 have an average house price of £561,815.00 and had 544 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.
The most expensive property was sold for £1,900,000.00.
Property Price Paid in AL8 by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £595,058.00 | 72 Properties |
| 2025 | £542,992.00 | 173 Properties |
| 2024 | £551,936.00 | 158 Properties |
| 2023 | £579,006.00 | 141 Properties |
| 2022 | £603,027.00 | 218 Properties |
| 2021 | £507,673.00 | 199 Properties |
| 2020 | £541,227.00 | 175 Properties |
| 2019 | £489,970.00 | 186 Properties |
| 2018 | £481,742.00 | 161 Properties |
| 2017 | £470,501.00 | 185 Properties |
| 2016 | £471,051.00 | 212 Properties |
| 2015 | £414,282.00 | 192 Properties |
| 2014 | £398,427.00 | 228 Properties |
| 2013 | £372,190.00 | 196 Properties |
| 2012 | £350,719.00 | 139 Properties |
| 2011 | £361,664.00 | 144 Properties |
| 2010 | £335,072.00 | 146 Properties |
| 2009 | £311,420.00 | 181 Properties |
| 2008 | £327,846.00 | 112 Properties |
| 2007 | £308,265.00 | 230 Properties |
| 2006 | £300,635.00 | 230 Properties |
| 2005 | £272,792.00 | 253 Properties |
| 2004 | £268,661.00 | 242 Properties |
| 2003 | £241,358.00 | 195 Properties |
| 2002 | £225,340.00 | 267 Properties |
| 2001 | £194,414.00 | 268 Properties |
| 2000 | £186,204.00 | 229 Properties |
| 1999 | £150,658.00 | 265 Properties |
| 1998 | £132,171.00 | 286 Properties |
| 1997 | £125,643.00 | 277 Properties |
| 1996 | £108,153.00 | 303 Properties |
| 1995 | £101,202.00 | 230 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in AL8
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £929,416.00 | 96 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £301,225.00 | 129 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £652,087.00 | 150 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £471,790.00 | 169 Terraced Houses |
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Houses and Flats for sale in AL8, Welwyn Garden City, Lemsford
There are 88 results. Property prices in AL8 range from £204k to £1.16M with an average price of £494k.
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Property market in AL8
What's for sale
92 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
92 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 57% | 32% |
| Typical asking price | £568k | £300k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to sell | 10 weeks | 3 months |
| Gross rental yield | 6.1% | 7.3% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · −1.0% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around AL8
typical asking price, cheapest firstSchools in AL8
5 primary · 2 secondary · 86% rated good or outstanding- Monk's Walk School secondary · Good
- Stanborough School secondary · Good
- Homerswood Primary and Nursery School primary · Good
- Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School primary · Good
- Templewood Primary School primary · Requires improvement
- Applecroft School primary · Not yet rated
Based on 92 homes for sale on Houses now, 345 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about AL8
What is the average house price in AL8?
The average home for sale in AL8 is priced at £498,000. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £498,000. This is based on the 92 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in AL8?
A typical 2-bedroom home in AL8 costs £449,000 and a 3-bedroom home £550,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £101,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £240,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £725,000.
What price range should I expect in AL8?
Most homes in AL8 are priced between £206,000 and £1.16 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £260,000, and one in five £600,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in AL8?
There are 88 homes for sale in AL8 on Houses right now, plus 12 already under offer. 23 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in AL8?
No, they are falling. Homes put up for sale in AL8 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £525,000, 4.5% lower than the year before (£550,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 8%, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 5%.
How long does it take to sell a home in AL8?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 12 weeks. About 28% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 6 months. Houses go faster, in about 10 weeks against about 3 months for flats.
What rental yield can I get in AL8?
About 7.3% gross for flats and 6.1% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in AL8 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in AL8?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about a third of homes for sale in AL8. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £300,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £893,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near AL8?
Of the areas around AL8, AL7 is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £267,000, followed by AL10 (£293,000) and SG14 (£415,000). AL8 itself is £498,000.
Are homes in AL8 freehold or leasehold?
About 5 in 10 homes for sale in AL8 are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.
What are the schools like in AL8?
There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in AL8. 86% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.
Which areas are included in the AL8 postcode district?
The main areas within AL8 include Welwyn Garden City and Lemsford.
What has been the average sold property price in AL8 over the last three years?
Terraced Houses in AL8 have an average sold price of £471,790, while Semi Detached Houses have an average of £652,087. Flats have an average of £301,225 and Detached Houses have an average of £929,416. The average sold property price in AL8 over the last three years is approximately £563,329.
Which train stations are available in AL8?
The train station available in AL8 is Welwyn Garden City Station.