What kind of home is 1 King Street, AL3 8JY?

1 King Street, AL3 8JY is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 King Street, AL3 8JY last change hands?

1 King Street, AL3 8JY last sold for £410,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £83,500 in March 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 King Street, AL3 8JY?

Across 6 sales between March 1995 and November 2020, 1 King Street, AL3 8JY rose from £83,500 to £410,000, a change of £326,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 King Street, AL3 8JY?

The current EPC rating for 1 King Street, AL3 8JY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 King Street, AL3 8JY?

1 King Street, AL3 8JY has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 King Street, AL3 8JY use?

The latest EPC at 1 King Street, AL3 8JY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 King Street, AL3 8JY have?

1 King Street, AL3 8JY has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in June 2007. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 King Street, AL3 8JY?

1 King Street, AL3 8JY is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 King Street, AL3 8JY in?

1 King Street, AL3 8JY sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 King Street, AL3 8JY?

Police records around 1 King Street, AL3 8JY 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 1 King Street, AL3 8JY?

The closest primary school to 1 King Street, AL3 8JY is Markyate Village School and Nursery (725m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 King Street, AL3 8JY?

The closest bus stop to 1 King Street, AL3 8JY is Long Meadow, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 King Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8JY

6 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 King Street

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

1 King Street is a two-bedroom detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8JY). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £485,000 is 18.3% above the 2020 sale price. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2007. Last sale on file: £410,000 in November 2020.

Specifications

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromE53toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 King Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8JY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 King Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8JY

1decisions1extensions4documents

Jun 2007
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Formation of second floor
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
4/01048/07/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.

Price for 1 King Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£485,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£410,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

10 November 2020Most recent
£410,000
+64.0%over 11 years
1 October 2009
£250,000
+16.3%over 4 years
2 June 2005
£215,000
+27.2%over 3 years
1 August 2001
£169,000
+35.2%over 2 years
28 April 1999
£125,000
+49.7%over 4 years
26 March 1995
£83,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8JY: £98,000 (2023–1997).

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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

Long Meadow — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

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