What type of property is 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR?

1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR sell for?

1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR last sold for £215,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £45,500 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between July 1996 and May 2024, 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR rose from £45,500 to £215,000, a change of £169,500. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR?

1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 8HR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR?

1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR located?

1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR?

Police records around 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR?

The closest primary school to 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR is Markyate Village School and Nursery (295m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR is Cavendish Road, 164m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8HR

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Cowper Court

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

1 Cowper Court is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8HR). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (59 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 is 12.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£499/sq ft) was about 73.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2024 for £215,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Nov 2009

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cowper Court has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 Cowper Court has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£215,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2024Most recent
£215,000
+168.8%over 22 years
12 February 2002
£80,000
+41.6%over 3 years
12 February 1999
£56,500
+24.2%over 2 years
21 July 1996
£45,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8HR: £285,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Cowper Rise homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Cowper Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,375

Street avg £3,991

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cavendish Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

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