What type of property is 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

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

What was the last sold price for 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP last sold for £250,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £156,500 in November 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2002 and June 2024, 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP rose from £156,500 to £250,000, a change of £93,500. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP have?

The current EPC rating for 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP heated?

The latest EPC at 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

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

Where is 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP located?

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

What is crime like near 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

Police records around 3 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 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

The closest primary school to 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP is Markyate Village School and Nursery (593m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 3 James Court, High Street, AL3 8NP?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 James Court, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NP

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 James Court

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

3 James Court is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8NP). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a balcony, a conservatory and a basement. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £292,000 is 16.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£394/sq ft) was about 27.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £250,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
BasementYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
BalconyYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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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.

Current Certificate

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 April 2031

4 years remaining

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 James Court, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

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

Current estimate

£292,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£250,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

6 June 2024Most recent
£250,000
+35.1%over 18 years
14 June 2005
£185,000
+18.2%over 2 years
19 November 2002
£156,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8NP: £200,000 (2019–2002).

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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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