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1 Harps Hill, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8LN

Extendable1 planning record

Estimated value

£460,000

  • Since the 2006 sale (£245,000)+88%
  • Against AL3 8LN's recent median (£392,500)+17%

Newest record on this page: June 2018. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£460,000

  • Against its 2006 sale (£245,000)+88%
  • Against AL3 8LN's recent median (£392,500)+17%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 Harps Hill is modelled from its 88 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 8LN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    88 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2016

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2006

  • Recent sales in AL3 8LN

    5 sales, median £392,500 (2017–2010)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: November 2017Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Harps Hill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 October 2006Most recent

    £245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8LN: £392,500 (2017–2010).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 1 Harps Hill

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

1 Harps Hill is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8LN). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Held since October 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £460,000 sits 87.8% above the 2006 sale of £245,000. At 88 m² it's 19.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (109 m² median across 6 EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2018.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

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 31 Aug 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 31 August 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2016from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromF37toD62
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%36%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Harps Hill, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 1 Harps Hill.

1 application on record at 1 Harps Hill, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8LN

1decisions1extensions5documents
  1. Jun 2018
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side Extension.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    4/00686/18/FHA
    Full record in report

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  • The 5 documents, officer reports & conditions
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On the street

Versus other Harps Hill homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Harps Hill stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,784

Street avg £3,627

Below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly above
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

Hicks Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 3 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Markyate Village School and NurseryPrimary780m
  • Slip End Village SchoolPrimary2.3km
  • Flamstead Village SchoolPrimary2.6km

Nearest stops

  • Hicks RoadBus stop141m
  • Commuter InterchangeBus stop189m
  • Bypass SouthboundBus stop192m
  • Long MeadowBus stop262m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences776 reports30%
  • Anti-social Behaviour568 reports22%
  • Shoplifting208 reports8%
  • Other Theft193 reports8%

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Harps Hill is modelled from its 88 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 8LN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 1 Harps Hill. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Harps Hill was lodged in August 2016 at band D and expired in August 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 1 Harps Hill. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL3 8LN, not by walking route.
Council tax band
1 Harps Hill is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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