What kind of home is 17 High Street, AL3 8PG?

17 High Street, AL3 8PG is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 17 High Street, AL3 8PG?

17 High Street, AL3 8PG last sold for £460,000 in December 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £260,000 in November 2009, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 17 High Street, AL3 8PG?

Across 2 sales between November 2009 and December 2018, 17 High Street, AL3 8PG rose from £260,000 to £460,000, a change of £200,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 17 High Street, AL3 8PG?

The current EPC rating for 17 High Street, AL3 8PG is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 High Street, AL3 8PG?

17 High Street, AL3 8PG has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 High Street, AL3 8PG use?

The latest EPC at 17 High Street, AL3 8PG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 17 High Street, AL3 8PG had any planning applications?

17 High Street, AL3 8PG has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in December 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 17 High Street, AL3 8PG?

17 High Street, AL3 8PG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 17 High Street, AL3 8PG in?

17 High Street, AL3 8PG sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 17 High Street, AL3 8PG?

Police records around 17 High Street, AL3 8PG 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 17 High Street, AL3 8PG?

The closest primary school to 17 High Street, AL3 8PG is Markyate Village School and Nursery (298m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 17 High Street, AL3 8PG?

The closest bus stop to 17 High Street, AL3 8PG is Cavendish Road, 35m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PG

EV charger2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 High Street

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

17 High Street is a three-bedroom detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8PG). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2009–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £587,000 is 27.6% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£445/sq ft) was about 40.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2018 for £460,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
Summer houseYes

Building

EV chargerYes

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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.

17 High Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD64toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 17 High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PG

2decisions19documents

Sept 2022
Conversion
Outcome in report
Conversion of a garden Summerhouse to a Beauty Therapy room
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
22/00454/RET
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AnnexDec 2022Decision

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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.

17 High Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£587,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£460,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

10 December 2018Most recent
£460,000
+76.9%over 9 years
30 November 2009
£260,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8PG: £522,000 (2022–2018).

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 High Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,792

Street avg £4,319

Strongly above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 109 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

170/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Cavendish Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

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