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

3 sales on record

Estimated value

£259,000

  • Since the 2019 sale (£240,000)+8%
  • Against AL3 8NP's recent median (£185,000)+40%

Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£259,000

  • Against its 2019 sale (£240,000)+8%
  • Against AL3 8NP's recent median (£185,000)+40%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 James Court is modelled from its 60 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 8NP. 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

    60 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2026

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2019

  • Recent sales in AL3 8NP

    5 sales, median £185,000 (2024–2002)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: June 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull 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 James Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 November 2019Most recent

    £240,000

    +20.0%over 5 years

  2. 17 August 2014

    £200,000

    +7.0%over 7 years

  3. 24 May 2007

    £187,000

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

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 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

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
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

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.

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

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

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Markyate Village School and NurseryPrimary593m
  • Slip End Village SchoolPrimary2.5km
  • Flamstead Village SchoolPrimary2.6km
  • Kensworth Church of England AcademyPrimary2.9km

Nearest stops

  • Fire StationBus stop74m
  • Hicks RoadBus stop197m
  • Long MeadowBus stop242m
  • Commuter InterchangeBus stop307m

Most reported crime locally

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

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Comparables

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How to read this page

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 James Court is modelled from its 60 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 8NP. 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. 3 sales are recorded for 1 James Court. 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 James Court was lodged in January 2026 at band C and is valid until January 2036. 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 1 James Court. 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 4 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL3 8NP, not by walking route.
Council tax band
1 James Court 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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