What kind of home is 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY?

6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY last change hands?

6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY last sold for £327,000 in July 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £184,000 in July 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY changed over time?

Across 5 sales between July 2005 and July 2021, 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY rose from £184,000 to £327,000, a change of £143,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY?

The current EPC rating for 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY?

6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY use?

The latest EPC at 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY?

6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY is in council tax band D.

Which area is 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY in?

6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY 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.

What schools are near 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY?

The closest primary school to 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY is Markyate Village School and Nursery (388m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY?

The closest bus stop to 6 Albert Street, AL3 8HY is Fire Station, 145m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Albert Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8HY

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Albert Street

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

6 Albert Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8HY). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Sold July 2021 for £327,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 2005–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £369,000 is 12.8% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£380/sq ft) was about 39.1% 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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2014

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from May 2013

EPC improved fromF38toE39

Feb 2014from Jul 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Albert Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Albert Street 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.

6 Albert Street has changed hands more often than typical for the area.

Current estimate

£369,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£327,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

22 July 2021Most recent
£327,000
+7.2%over 4 years
28 February 2017
£305,000
+23.5%over 2 years
7 October 2014
£247,000
+35.7%over 8 months
31 January 2014
£182,000
-1.1%over 8 years
21 July 2005
£184,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8HY: £305,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in AL3 8HY

On the street

Versus other Albert Street homes

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

6 Albert Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,088

Street avg £3,701

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 5.4 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.

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1 Cleveland Road, Markyate

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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