What type of property is 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP sell for?

1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP last sold for £240,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £187,000 in May 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

Across 3 sales between May 2007 and November 2019, 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP rose from £187,000 to £240,000, a change of £53,000. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

The current EPC rating for 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP heated?

The latest EPC at 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP located?

1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP in a safe area?

Police records around 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP 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.

Which schools serve 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

The closest primary school to 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP is Markyate Village School and Nursery (593m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

The closest bus stop to 1 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP is Fire Station, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 James Court, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NP

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 James Court

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

1 James Court is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8NP). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. At 60 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (44–60 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (71 versus a worst of 46). Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£372/sq ft) was about 27.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2019 for £240,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD59toC71

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 James Court, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 James Court 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.

1 James Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£240,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

25 November 2019Most recent
£240,000
+20.0%over 5 years
17 August 2014
£200,000
+7.0%over 7 years
24 May 2007
£187,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8NP: £185,000 (2024–2002).

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Area

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Crime

170/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

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