What kind of home is North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT?

North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT last change hands?

North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT last sold for £100,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £22,000 in August 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT changed over time?

Across 4 sales between August 1995 and October 2024, North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT rose from £22,000 to £100,000, a change of £78,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT?

The current EPC rating for North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT?

North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT use?

The latest EPC at North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT?

North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT in?

North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT?

Police records around North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT 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 North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT?

The closest primary school to North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT is Markyate Village School and Nursery (473m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT?

The closest bus stop to North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, AL3 8NT is Fire Station, 66m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NT

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About North Court

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

North Court is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8NT). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 95), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £155,000 sits 55% above the 2024 sale of £100,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£238/sq ft) was about 49% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £100,000 in October 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1

Building

ConciergeYes
RefurbishedYes

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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(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from May 2010

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%43%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against North Court, Flat 2, Buckwood Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

North 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.

Price for North Court has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£100,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2024Most recent
£100,000
+17.6%over 13 years
19 January 2011
£85,000
+73.5%over 9 years
6 September 2001
£49,000
+122.7%over 6 years
17 August 1995
£22,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8NT: £135,000 (2024–2011).

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

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