What kind of home is 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN?

7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN last change hands?

7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN last sold for £392,500 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £134,000 in August 1997, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1997 and May 2013, 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN rose from £134,000 to £392,500, a change of £258,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN?

7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 35% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 8LN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN use?

The latest EPC at 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN?

7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN is in council tax band D.

Which area is 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN in?

7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN?

Police records around 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN 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 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN?

The closest primary school to 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN is Markyate Village School and Nursery (780m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN?

The closest bus stop to 7 Harps Hill, AL3 8LN is Hicks Road, 141m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Estimated value

£629,000

Since the 2013 sale (£392,500)+60%
Against AL3 8LN's recent median (£312,500)+101%

Newest record on this page: January 2025. 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

Bathrooms

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£629,000

Against its 2013 sale (£392,500)+60%
Against AL3 8LN's recent median (£312,500)+101%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 7 Harps Hill is modelled from its 130 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales 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
130 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2025
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in AL3 8LN
5 sales, median £312,500 (2017–2006)

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Sales timeline

23 May 2013Most recent
£392,500
+192.9%over 15 years
28 August 1997
£134,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8LN: £312,500 (2017–2006).

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Risks

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Overview

About 7 Harps Hill

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

7 Harps Hill is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8LN). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 130 m² the property is well over the postcode median (92 m² across 6 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. Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £629,000 sits 60.3% above the 2013 sale of £392,500. 13 years since the last transfer (May 2013).

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 January 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromE54toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

19%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Harps Hill, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Harps Hill has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

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.

EPC Rating for 7 Harps Hill runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,019

Street avg £3,580

Above

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

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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

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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Method

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 7 Harps Hill is modelled from its 130 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales 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. 2 sales are recorded for 7 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 7 Harps Hill was lodged in January 2025 at band D and is valid until January 2035. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 7 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: 7 Harps Hill is in council tax band D. 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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