What kind of home is 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

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

What did 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP sell for?

2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP last sold for £248,500 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £136,000 in July 2002, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

Across 2 sales between July 2002 and October 2016, 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP rose from £136,000 to £248,500, a change of £112,500. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

The current EPC rating for 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 8NP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP use?

The latest EPC at 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

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

Which area is 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP in?

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

Is 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP in a safe area?

Police records around 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP 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 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

The closest primary school to 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP is Markyate Village School and Nursery (593m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

The closest bus stop to 2 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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2 James Court, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NP

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 James Court

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

2 James Court is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8NP). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £299,000 is 20.3% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£525/sq ft) was about 74.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (October 2016).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
BalconyYes

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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.

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 12 Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 James Court, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

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

Current estimate

£299,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£248,500

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

10 October 2016Most recent
£248,500
+82.7%over 14 years
18 July 2002
£136,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8NP: £200,000 (2024–2005).

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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

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

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