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17 Becks Close, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8HU

Solar panels4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 Becks Close

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

17 Becks Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8HU). 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 property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (September 2012) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The latest certificate is from September 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in August 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2004–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £348,000 is 23.4% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£444/sq ft) was about 55.8% 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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
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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.

17 Becks Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Becks Close, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Becks Close 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.

17 Becks Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£282,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 August 2016Most recent

    £282,000

    +44.6%over 3 years

  2. 27 June 2013

    £195,000

    +5.4%over 5 years

  3. 1 May 2008

    £185,000

    +15.6%over 3 years

  4. 5 August 2004

    £160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8HU: £330,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Becks Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£4,780

Street avg £4,560

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Becks Close

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£350k

1 Corner Wood, Markyate

AL3 8RF

2 bed1 bath
£257k

1 Flowerdale Cottages, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8PQ

2 bed
£385k

1 Becks Close, Markyate

AL3 8HU

3 bed1 bath
£406k

1 Christina Court, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8JG

3 bed1 bath
£444k

1 Blacksmiths Row, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8NZ

3 bed2 bath
£456k

1 College Close, Flamstead

AL3 8DJ

3 bed
£242k

1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, Markyate

AL3 8HR

1 bed1 bath
£501k

1 Cleveland Road, Markyate

AL3 8LB

3 bed1 bath
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.
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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 3 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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