What kind of home is 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU?

21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU sell for?

21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU last sold for £325,000 in August 2025. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £62,250 in June 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between June 1997 and August 2025, 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU rose from £62,250 to £325,000, a change of £262,750. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU?

21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU use?

The latest EPC at 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU?

21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU in?

21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU?

Police records around 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU show an average of 170 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU?

The closest primary school to 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU is Markyate Village School and Nursery (157m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU?

The closest bus stop to 21 Becks Close, AL3 8HU is Village Hall, 135m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 21 Becks Close

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

21 Becks Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8HU). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £325,000 — fresh data. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£495/sq ft) was about 69.9% 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

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Becks Close, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

Price for 21 Becks Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£347,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£325,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2025Most recent
£325,000
+44.4%over 11 years
10 April 2014
£225,000
+20.0%over 5 years
17 July 2008
£187,500
+50.0%over 6 years
11 July 2002
£125,000
+45.3%over 2 years
18 August 1999
£86,000
+38.2%over 2 years
18 June 1997
£62,250

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

Nearby sales in AL3 8HU

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.

Years Held for 21 Becks Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,328

Street avg £4,935

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 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.

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1 Becks Close, Markyate

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3 bed1 bath

£402k

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1 Blacksmiths Row, High Street, Markyate

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Cleveland Road, Markyate

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3 bed1 bath

£491k

1 College Close, Flamstead

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3 bed

£242k

1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, Markyate

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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

170/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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FAQ

Common questions

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