What kind of home is 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS?

12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS sell for?

12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS last sold for £695,000 in March 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS?

The current EPC rating for 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS?

12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS has a recorded floor area of 205 m² (2,207 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 125% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 8JS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS use?

The latest EPC at 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS have?

12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS has council approval for side extension granted in December 2018 under ref. 4/02777/18/FHA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS?

12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS in?

12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS?

Police records around 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS 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 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS?

The closest primary school to 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS is Markyate Village School and Nursery (1.1km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS?

The closest bus stop to 12a, Dammersey Close, AL3 8JS is The Plume of Feathers PH, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12a, Dammersey Close, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8JS

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

205 m²

2207 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12a

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

12a is a five-bedroom detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8JS). It has a recorded floor area of 205 m² (around 2207 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 205 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 11 years since the last transfer (March 2015). Today's modelled estimate of £929,000 is 33.7% above the 2015 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

12a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromC69toD67

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12a, Dammersey Close, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 12a, Dammersey Close, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8JS

1decisions1extensions9documents

Dec 2018
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Single storey side extension to garage and replacement of existing Doors.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
4/02777/18/FHA
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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.

12a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£929,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£695,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 March 2015Most recent
£695,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8JS: £425,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in AL3 8JS

On the street

Versus other Dammersey Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 12a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,390

Street avg £4,299

Strongly below

Floor Area

205 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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

The Plume of Feathers PH — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 3 schools nearby.

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