What kind of home is 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ?

6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ sell for?

6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ last sold for £139,950 in January 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £124,000 in October 2003, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2003 and January 2006, 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ rose from £124,000 to £139,950, a change of £15,950. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ?

The current EPC rating for 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ?

6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ use?

The latest EPC at 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ?

6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ in?

6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ 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 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ?

The closest primary school to 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ is Markyate Village School and Nursery (682m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ?

The closest bus stop to 6 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ is Fire Station, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 2nd

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 6 Blacksmiths Row

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

6 Blacksmiths Row is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in January 2006. Across 2003–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 sits 52.2% above the 2006 sale of £139,950.

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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Apr 2009

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor MaisonetteEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Blacksmiths Row, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

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

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£139,950

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

23 January 2006Most recent
£139,950
+12.9%over 2 years
16 October 2003
£124,000

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

Nearby sales in AL3 8NZ

On the street

Versus other Blacksmiths Row homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 6 Blacksmiths Row lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,592

Street avg £4,242

Strongly below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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FAQ

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