What type of property is 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD?

3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD?

3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD last sold for £190,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD?

The current EPC rating for 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD?

3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL1 1PD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD have?

3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD has 5 planning records on file (2 refused), most recent in April 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD?

3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD located?

3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD?

The closest primary school to 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD is St Peter's School (204m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Loreto College (646m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD?

The closest bus stop to 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, AL1 1PD is Cottonmill Crescent, 304m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans City Rail Station, 532m away.

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3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, St Albans, AL1 1PD

5 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Hopkins Yard

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

3 Hopkins Yard is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 1PD). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £402,000 sits 111.6% above the 2013 sale of £190,000. Last sold in November 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused. At 47 m² it's 20.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 26 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Hopkins Yard's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Nov 2008

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, St Albans, AL1 1PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Hopkins Yard has 4 separate extension applications on the council record.

5 applications on record at 3 Hopkins Yard, Watsons Walk, St Albans, AL1 1PD

5decisions4extensions36documents5nearby

Dec 2016
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Two storey rear extension with rooflights
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
5/2016/3298
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
AmendmentApr 2018Decision
ExtensionFeb 2018Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Hopkins Yard valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£402,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£190,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 November 2013Most recent
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1PD: £538,800 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in AL1 1PD

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On the street

Versus other Watsons Walk homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 3 Hopkins Yard runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,043

Street avg £6,826

Strongly below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Cottonmill Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Peter's School. 33 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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