What was the last sold price for 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX last sold for £180,000 in March 2026. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £37,500 in December 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between December 1996 and March 2026, 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX rose from £37,500 to £180,000, a change of £142,500. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX 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.

Where is 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX located?

1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

Police records around 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX 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 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

The closest primary school to 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX is Markyate Village School and Nursery (647m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX is Fire Station, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Flax Mews, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NX

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Flax Mews

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

1 Flax Mews is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8NX). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 46 m² this is the 10th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–47 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 15 units on file.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2026 for £180,000. Across 1996–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£364/sq ft) was about 67.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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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.

1 Flax Mews's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2015from Feb 2009

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Feb 2026from Sept 2015

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Flax Mews, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Flax Mews 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 Flax Mews has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£180,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2026Most recent
£180,000
+51.3%over 20 years
22 March 2006
£119,000
-0.8%over 1 year
30 September 2004
£119,950
+44.5%over 2 years
4 July 2002
£83,000
+69.4%over 4 years
2 April 1998
£49,000
+30.7%over 1 year
23 December 1996
£37,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8NX: £195,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in AL3 8NX

On the street

Versus other Flax Mews homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Flax Mews runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,913

Street avg £3,447

On par

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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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