What kind of home is 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX last sold for £175,000 in July 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £38,000 in March 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

Across 7 sales between March 1995 and July 2016, 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX rose from £38,000 to £175,000, a change of £137,000. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

The current EPC rating for 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

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

What heating system does 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX use?

The latest EPC at 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

4 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.

Which area is 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX in?

4 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 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

Police records around 4 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.

What schools are near 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

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

What transport links are near 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

The closest bus stop to 4 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX is Fire Station, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

7 sales on record

Estimated value

£179,000

Since the 2016 sale (£175,000)+2%
Against AL3 8NX's recent median (£195,000)-8%

Newest record on this page: March 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 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

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

£179,000

Against its 2016 sale (£175,000)+2%
Against AL3 8NX's recent median (£195,000)-8%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 4 Flax Mews is modelled from its 46 m² EPC floor area, its 7 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 8NX. 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
46 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2016
Sales of this home
7 sales recorded, the latest in 2016
Recent sales in AL3 8NX
5 sales, median £195,000 (2026–2022)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 4 Flax Mews has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Sales timeline

10 July 2016Most recent
£175,000
+40.0%over 5 years
3 July 2011
£125,000
+13.6%over 2 years
1 July 2009
£110,000
-8.3%over 3 years
5 September 2005
£119,950
+14.3%over 2 years
28 March 2003
£104,950
+41.8%over 1 year
28 February 2002
£74,000
+94.7%over 6 years
2 March 1995
£38,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8NX: £195,000 (2026–2022).

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Risks

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Overview

About 4 Flax Mews

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

4 Flax Mews is a mid-terrace 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 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. 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.

10 years since the last transfer (July 2016). Across the public record there are 7 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1995–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£353/sq ft) was about 66.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 21 June 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD66

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Flax Mews, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Flax Mews has no planning applications on record.

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

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.

EPC Rating for 4 Flax Mews runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,804

Street avg £3,454

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Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

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 NurseryPrimary647m
Slip End Village SchoolPrimary2.5km
Flamstead Village SchoolPrimary2.6km
Kensworth Church of England AcademyPrimary2.9km

Nearest stops

Fire StationBus stop115m
Hicks RoadBus stop171m
Long MeadowBus stop196m
Commuter InterchangeBus stop248m

Most reported crime locally

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

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 4 Flax Mews is modelled from its 46 m² EPC floor area, its 7 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 8NX. 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. 7 sales are recorded for 4 Flax Mews. 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 4 Flax Mews was lodged in June 2016 at band D and expired in June 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 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 4 Flax Mews. 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 8NX, not by walking route.
Council tax band: 4 Flax Mews is in council tax band B. 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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