Back
Close
- Compare agents
- Online valuation
- Explore my area
- Home toolkit
- News & guides
Agent Shortlist
HouseWorth
- Estate agents by area
- Sold house prices by area
- Estate Agent ValuationRequest an in-person valuation with an agent to discover your property's true market value.
- Online Valuation ToolGet a free instant estimate of your home's value.
- EPC CheckerFind out if your home has a valid Energy Performance Certificate.
- Listing MonitorAlready on the market? See how your online property advert is performing.
- Selling guides
- Estate agent guides
- Mortgage advice
- Conveyancing guides
- Property news See All News & Guides
Sign in
Agent shortlist
HouseWorth
© GetAgent Limited 2026
- Estate Agents in AL3
87 Estate Agents in AL3
Compare the performance of local estate agents.
In the last 6 months in AL3, 390 properties have been listed for sale by 87 different agents. The asking price is £755,699 on average and properties take around 13 weeks to go under offer. Agents in AL3 typically charge around 1.2%, which equates to an average estate agency fee of £9,020.
AL3 not for you? You may also be interested in the nearby areas of AL1, AL2 or AL4.
You can also search for estate agents near you and see how they perform.
AL3 Property Market Summary
- Average asking price£755,699
- Average sale time13 weeks
- Asking price change-2.3%
- Average estate agent fee1.2%
See the full breakdown of .
List of Estate Agents in AL3
Showing 26 - 50 of 87
22nd Oct 2025 (21 weeks ago)The worst letting agency out there. Getting them to support the tenant with anything is like pulling teeth. We’ve been asking and filing requests for over 4 months to have Connells send one to take a look at our kitchen sink, and it still hasn’t happened. They keep passing blame around to building maintenance, to the landlord, but never actually taking any action to support the tenant. On top of that, the communication comes whenever Connells feels like it. They set response timelines which are rarely adhered to and even when they do communicate, it’s nothing of substance. Avoid at all costs!
19th Jan 2026 (8 weeks ago)Head and shoulders above any agents I have dealt with in the past, highly recommend, really friendly, really helpful.
15th May 2023 (2 years ago)Great agent, very experienced. Accompanied viewings and gave us lots of viewing feedback.
13th Oct 2024 (1 year ago)Excellent understanding of how to achieve a discreet sale of a high-end property to appropriate buyers.
28th Mar 2020 (5 years ago)After struggling to sell my house I stumbled upon Big Black Hen. I decided to call them for an initial chat. I found them to be very professional, knowledge and they have me some great tips in order to finally sell my home. We went ahead with Big Black Hen and there suggestions and hey presto, our house sold. Ive since recommend Big Black Hen to my friends and family. Great service
9th Mar 2025 (1 year ago)Really helpful from initial meeting to agreeing a sale and kept me informed of what was happening throughout.
23rd Jul 2024 (1 year ago)My initial experience with Ashtons was not very positive. However, once my son, who had previous knowledge of estate agency became involved Communication and general effort improved.
30th Jan 2024 (2 years ago)Matt and Chris were both helpful, personable and professional. They were also realistic about the valuation and market conditions and were able to sell the house wihin a reasonable time frame.
30th Sep 2025 (24 weeks ago)Not sold, but this is due to the market rather than the agent.- 20th Jan 2026 (8 weeks ago)I was working with Iman and he is absolutely the best! I have my mortgage with best possible rate even there were a lots of bumps in my case, but he did his best and everything sorted out!
12th Mar 2026 (6 days ago)We had the property for sale with another agent for six months no offers Alexander and Co valued property at same price we had more buewings and TWO OFFERS within 8 weeks one first time buyer with morgage ready to go which we accepted
27th May 2025 (9 mo. ago)Varun is very polite, patient, he resolved my issue quickly and efficiently. His professionalism and clear communication made the whole process smooth. Thank you, Varun, for your excellent support!
12th Sep 2020 (5 years ago)Sai has been extremely helpful in marketing my properties in a very difficult time - the middle of the COVID pandemic. Always available, always charming, always diligent in following up the slightest lead. He has already achieved a sale with one and I am sure will soon do so with the second.Very happy to have been introduced to him.
22nd Jul 2024 (1 year ago)Second time we’ve used Bradford and Howley, they are excellent from start to finish.- 16th Apr 2025 (11 mo. ago)Initially Ashtons overvalued our property, but have since reduced the price to the true market value, with our agreement of course.
26th Sep 2019 (6 years ago)A very professional team. Quick to respond to emails. The flat I'm renting is also very nice modern and clean.
27th Dec 2025 (12 weeks ago)Never sold the house, communication poor. Not sure why you think the house was sold through them, we left it the 8 weeks as promised and will be going elsewhere in Jan.
26th Feb 2024 (2 years ago)We had the pleasure of Rene selling our 4 bed house it Hitchin. I can't recommend him enough, he was highly professional and always made sure that the sale was progressing in a speedy manner. I never had to chase him once for any info or updates. Thanks for all your help Rene.
23rd Nov 2025 (16 weeks ago)Praise for Allsopps Harpenden. I rented a central apartment for a two year period and had a great experience. The initial engagement process was smooth and transparent which was most welcome against the stresses of relocating to a new area with small children (plus immense pressure from competition to secure a property from other renters). I did have a few teething problems when I moved in but these were all dealt with swiftly and professionally using a range of local, trusted and reliable tradespeople. Allsopps were always highly responsive to any queries and issues and I was confident any matter would be dealt with in a timely and effective way. The end of tenancy was also remarkably smooth and pain free and no delay in returning my deposit. I would not hesitate to recommend Nick, Charlie and the rest of the team to any potential clients.
15th Jul 2025 (8 mo. ago)Overpromised, Underperformed and Untrustworthy – My Costly Mistake with HSD I initially listed my property with PurpleBricks in March 2025 for £535,000. After limited viewings over a three-month period, I began exploring other options and submitted an enquiry to WeBuyAnyHouse. They quickly came back with an offer of £460,000—roughly 14% below asking—claiming it would allow for a quick sale. I immediately declined, as I was not in a rush and didn’t want to take such a significant loss. Shortly after, my details were apparently passed on to House Sales Direct (HSD), seemingly a sister company, without my explicit consent. HSD came across as professional and engaging at first. They promised a 98% success rate in selling properties within 28 days, citing a strong network of pre-approved buyers and investors who could complete within 6–8 weeks. They suggested a sale price spread of £510k–£535k, assuring me they would work to get me the best price possible. It sounded promising. Based on these assurances, I decided to proceed with HSD. I withdrew my PurpleBricks listing—costing me £300—with the understanding that HSD’s investor network would accelerate the sale. But things quickly began to unravel. Despite supposedly having investors lined up, HSD said they needed to relist my property on Rightmove first. When I questioned why investors couldn’t simply view the home, the response was vague. It took nearly two weeks for them to relist, and the new asking price was £525,000. A full week passed without any communication. Then came a call recommending the price be dropped to £499,000. I was told this was “just a marketing tactic,” and that they still aimed to get me a sale within the original £510k–£535k range. But I struggled to understand how listing a property nearly £40,000 lower would achieve that. I asked again about the investors. They finally admitted the only offer received was the same £460k I'd declined weeks earlier through WeBuyAnyHouse. This was when the red flags really began to show. Why wasn’t I told this upfront? Why present an optimistic price range if their investor offer was fixed at £460k from the beginning? Why was I encouraged to pull the property from PurpleBricks if they intended to rely on the open market anyway? I could have just reduced the price there and avoided unnecessary costs and delays. Doing more research online, I found stories from others with eerily similar experiences. It appeared HSD’s real model was to attract sellers with high expectations and then drop the price, relying on open-market tactics to force a quick sale. Despite claiming not to charge commission, they would never clearly explain how they made their money. It seems they may be negotiating higher prices with buyers while offering sellers less—profiting off the gap. No transparency, no trust. Meanwhile, they knew I was paying a high mortgage on an empty property. It became clear they were hoping I’d become desperate enough to accept the same low £460k offer I had already rejected twice. In the four weeks my property was listed with them, only four viewings were arranged. Two were no-shows. Of the remaining two, one viewer stayed for just five minutes—asked no questions and didn’t even view all the rooms. It felt performative, not serious. As expected, neither viewer submitted an offer, despite supposedly being “pre-qualified and keen.” Eventually, I told HSD I wanted to withdraw the property. That’s when I was informed—shockingly—that I had unknowingly signed up for a 52-week contract, and I’d need to pay £1,500 to exit, or £999 if paid within 7 days. I wrote to them, acknowledged that they had done some work, and offered a reasonable £699 exit fee, explaining I needed to rent the home out due to financial strain. They refused and insisted on full payment. I paid the £999 immediately—but it still took a full week and several chasers before they finally removed the property from Rightmove. By the end of the ordeal, it was clear I was no longer a priority for them. In summary: Do I regret choosing HSD? Absolutely. Would I recommend them to someone looking for a fair, transparent, and professional house sale experience? No. If your only goal is to sell quickly and you don’t care about value, they might work for you. But if you want to sell your home at a decent price with a partner you can trust, I strongly advise staying away from HSD.
3rd Oct 2025 (24 weeks ago)David’s local knowledge and finesse were invaluable, and his friendly, honest approach really stood out. Thanks again - we’re really happy in our new home.
12th Dec 2025 (14 weeks ago)Great service, highly recommended
27th Dec 2025 (12 weeks ago)No viewings in a month on the market. Constant chasing. No for sale sign put up.
2nd Feb 2026 (6 weeks ago)I would just like to say how amazing Ben kieron and all thir staff are They have been amazing through the whole process of selling our house They helped us through every stage I'd give them 100% on customer service every time I called for advice they were so helpful Would recommend to everyone
16th Mar 2026 (2 days ago)I have had excellent service from Ashtons on all 3 properties they have sold on my behalf. They are professional, empathetic and extremely knowledgeable. I can’t fault them and fully recommend them. I have used Ashtons in Harpenden and Hitchin.
FAQs
Who are the best estate agents in AL3?
According to customer reviews the following estate agents are the highest rated in AL3.
David Chadwick St Albans - St Albans
5 / 5Big Black Hen.com - Hertfordshire
5 / 5Harding Green
5 / 5
comparison tool
looks at other performance metrics to show you who has the best experience at selling in AL3.How many estate agents sell in AL3?
87 estate agents have sold properties in AL3 in the last 6 months.
Are you thinking of selling?
Our friendly team of experts are here to guide you through the process of selling your property. Give us a ring for some free advice on how to choose the right agent for you.
- 020 3608 6556
- Our lines are closed
Compare performance
Compare all Estate Agents in AL3
Compare agent performance and fees, and find the best one to sell your home.
- Data-driven recommendations
- No obligation
- Fast & easy
Compare performance
Compare all Estate Agents in AL3
Compare agent performance and fees, and find the best one to sell your home.
- Data-driven recommendations
- No obligation
- Fast & easy
Related posts
The Estate Agent comparison site
Our company
Get in touch
020 3608 6556
Our lines are closed
We are a company registered in England & Wales, company number 09428979.
Copyright © 2026 GetAgent Limited