Analysis of recent property sales -- official HM Land Registry data
The average house price in AL8 (AL8 6AB) is £373,455, based on 57 transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. The median price is £282,500, giving a price range from £81,000 to £1,723,000.
| Date | Price | Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-09 | £250,000 | F | 51.0 m² |
| 2026-01-08 | £199,950 | F | 40.0 m² |
| 2025-12-19 | £108,000 | F | 50.0 m² |
| 2025-12-19 | £310,000 | F | 68.0 m² |
| 2025-12-19 | £800,000 | D | 157.0 m² |
Standard residential rates for primary residence. Does not include surcharges for additional properties or non-UK residents.
Market Overview: AL8
Activity in AL8 over the last twelve months ran to 57 residential sales, giving a workable sample size for median-level analysis.
Flats were the most common transaction type, representing 65% of sales. A flats-heavy composition like this usually points to a city-centre or regeneration postcode where high-density apartment blocks have replaced or supplemented older stock.
The twelve-month trend is softer than it was: the median in the second half of the window was 27.3% below the first-half median. Monthly volume was fairly consistent, giving the trend line a reliable shape.
For buyers and sellers in AL8 6AB, the wide dispersion means averages are a weak guide — comparable sales matched on property type, floor area and condition will produce a far tighter estimate. On the rental side, the estimated gross yield on a median-priced property here is around 5.1%, based on ONS regional rents.