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22 Blacksmiths Row, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NZ

Extendable
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 22 Blacksmiths Row

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

22 Blacksmiths Row is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2010–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £318,000 sits 52.9% above the 2014 sale of £208,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£339/sq ft) was about 46% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in March 2014.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

22 Blacksmiths Row's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Sept 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromD58toC71
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
40%11%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Blacksmiths Row, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Blacksmiths Row has no planning applications on record.

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

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

22 Blacksmiths Row valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£208,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 March 2014Most recent

    £208,000

    +23.8%over 3 years

  2. 28 September 2010

    £168,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8NZ: £233,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Blacksmiths Row homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 22 Blacksmiths Row runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,649

Street avg £3,627

On par

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22 Blacksmiths Row

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£350k

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2 bed1 bath
£257k

1 Flowerdale Cottages, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8PQ

2 bed
£385k

1 Becks Close, Markyate

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3 bed1 bath
£406k

1 Christina Court, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8JG

3 bed1 bath
£242k

1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, Markyate

AL3 8HR

1 bed1 bath
£444k

1 Blacksmiths Row, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8NZ

3 bed2 bath
£456k

1 College Close, Flamstead

AL3 8DJ

3 bed
£501k

1 Cleveland Road, Markyate

AL3 8LB

3 bed1 bath
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.
Full St Albans report

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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