What type of property is 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR?

9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR last change hands?

9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR last sold for £285,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £83,000 in May 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between May 1999 and January 2025, 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR rose from £83,000 to £285,000, a change of £202,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR?

The current EPC rating for 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR?

9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR?

9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR is in council tax band C.

Where is 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR located?

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

What is crime like near 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR?

Police records around 9 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 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR?

The closest primary school to 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR is Markyate Village School and Nursery (295m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, AL3 8HR?

The closest bus stop to 9 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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9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8HR

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Cowper Court

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

9 Cowper Court is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8HR). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

A recent sale: £285,000 in January 2025. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £315,000 is 10.5% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£449/sq ft) was about 61% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Oct 2011

Low Energy Lighting

57%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Cowper Court has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£285,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

14 January 2025Most recent
£285,000
+54.1%over 11 years
5 June 2013
£185,000
+1.1%over 5 years
7 June 2007
£183,000
+22.8%over 3 years
13 February 2004
£149,000
+79.5%over 4 years
31 May 1999
£83,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8HR: £260,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in AL3 8HR

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.

Years Held for 9 Cowper Court lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,831

Street avg £4,033

Above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 57 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£350k

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1 Becks Close, Markyate

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1 Christina Court, High Street, Markyate

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1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, Markyate

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1 bed1 bath

£444k

1 Blacksmiths Row, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8NZ

3 bed2 bath

£456k

1 College Close, Flamstead

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3 bed

£501k

1 Cleveland Road, Markyate

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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