What kind of home is 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA?

2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA?

2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA last sold for £384,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £76,027 in September 1995, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1995 and September 2023, 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA rose from £76,027 to £384,000, a change of £307,973. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA?

2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 8NA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA use?

The latest EPC at 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA?

2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA in?

2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA?

Police records around 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA 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 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA?

The closest primary school to 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA is Markyate Village School and Nursery (929m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA?

The closest bus stop to 2 Farrer Top, AL3 8NA is Long Meadow, 119m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Farrer Top, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NA

Extendable

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Farrer Top

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

2 Farrer Top is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8NA). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£430/sq ft) was about 71.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £384,000.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Farrer Top, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Farrer Top has no planning applications on record.

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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 2 Farrer Top has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£417,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£384,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2023Most recent
£384,000
+405.1%over 27 years
14 September 1995
£76,027

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8NA: £410,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in AL3 8NA

On the street

Versus other Farrer Top homes

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

On years held, 2 Farrer Top runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,627

Street avg £4,397

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

0.9 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 3 schools nearby.

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