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Richmond Square, Flat 8, Hicks Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8FL

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Richmond Square

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

Richmond Square is a mid-terrace house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8FL). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. At 68 m² this is the 12th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in Richmond Square, where floor areas span 35–81 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (August 2026) shows a C (score 70). Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 68 m² it's 20.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 14 EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Richmond Square's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 August 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2026from May 2015
EPC improved fromB82toC70
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Richmond Square, Flat 8, Hicks Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8FL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Richmond Square has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Richmond Square has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Hicks Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Richmond Square is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 79 (C)

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 0.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Richmond Square

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the St Albans district page.

Crime

170/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hicks Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Richmond Square, Flat 8, Hicks Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8FL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.