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

8 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX is a semi-detached house.

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

8 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX last sold for £142,500 in July 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £42,500 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX changed over time?

Across 7 sales between July 1996 and July 2007, 8 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX rose from £42,500 to £142,500, a change of £100,000. That works out to roughly +11.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 8 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX?

8 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 8NX. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

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

8 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 8 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX in?

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

Is 8 Flax Mews, AL3 8NX in a safe area?

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

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

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

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

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

7 sales on record

Estimated value

£168,000

Since the 2007 sale (£142,500)+18%
Against AL3 8NX's recent median (£195,000)-14%

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

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social 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

£168,000

Against its 2007 sale (£142,500)+18%
Against AL3 8NX's recent median (£195,000)-14%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Flax Mews is modelled from its 42 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
42 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2020
Sales of this home
7 sales recorded, the latest in 2007
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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Sales timeline

8 July 2007Most recent
£142,500
+20.8%over 12 months
9 July 2006
£118,000
+3.5%over 11 months
7 August 2005
£114,000
+6.5%over 2 years
5 May 2003
£107,000
+59.7%over 2 years
23 February 2001
£67,000
+36.7%over 3 years
6 February 1998
£49,000
+15.3%over 1 year
16 July 1996
£42,500

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

Nearby sales in AL3 8NX

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 Flax Mews, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NX. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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Overview

About 8 Flax Mews

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

8 Flax Mews is a semi-detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8NX). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–47 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (72 versus a worst of 44). The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

Held since July 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across the public record there are 7 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1996–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 is 17.9% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£315/sq ft) was about 48.6% 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.

8 Flax Mews ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from May 2010

EPC improved fromE54toC72

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

0%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

8 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 8 Flax Mews runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,393

Street avg £3,484

Below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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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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Comparables

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Method

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 8 Flax Mews is modelled from its 42 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 8 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 8 Flax Mews was lodged in July 2020 at band C and is valid until July 2030. 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 8 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: 8 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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