What kind of home is 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG?

23a, High Street, AL3 8PG is a mid-terrace house.

What did 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG sell for?

23a, High Street, AL3 8PG last sold for £168,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £54,700 in May 1998, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and March 2016, 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG rose from £54,700 to £168,000, a change of £113,300. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG?

The current EPC rating for 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG?

23a, High Street, AL3 8PG has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 8PG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG use?

The latest EPC at 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG?

23a, High Street, AL3 8PG 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 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG in?

23a, High Street, AL3 8PG sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG?

Police records around 23a, 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 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG?

The closest primary school to 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG is Markyate Village School and Nursery (298m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG?

The closest bus stop to 23a, High Street, AL3 8PG is Cavendish Road, 35m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23a, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PG

2 planning records

Estimated value

£226,000

Since the 2016 sale (£168,000)+35%
Against AL3 8PG's recent median (£522,000)-57%

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 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About this valuation

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Our estimate

£226,000

Against its 2016 sale (£168,000)+35%
Against AL3 8PG's recent median (£522,000)-57%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 23a is modelled from its 63 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 8PG. 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
63 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2021
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2016
Recent sales in AL3 8PG
5 sales, median £522,000 (2022–2018)

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Planning	1 of 2 applications	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 1998.

Sales timeline

29 March 2016Most recent
£168,000
+207.1%over 17 years
14 May 1998
£54,700

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

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Overview

About 23a

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

23a is a mid-terrace house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8PG). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). At 63 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–203 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 14 units on file.

At 63 m² it sits well below the postcode median (100 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 is 34.5% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£248/sq ft) was about 26.7% below the postcode norm. 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromE44toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23a, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 23a, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PG

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0decisions2extensions5documents

Mar 2026
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of loft to create a bedroom and a shower room, including two new dormers and a conservation rooflight and internal alterations to first floor flat
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
26/00519/FHA
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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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.

Nearest schools

Markyate Village School and NurseryPrimary298m
Slip End Village SchoolPrimary2.5km
Kensworth Church of England AcademyPrimary2.5km
Caddington Village SchoolPrimary3.0km

Nearest stops

Cavendish RoadBus stop35m
Village HallBus stop227m
Fire StationBus stop341m
Hicks RoadBus stop382m

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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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 23a is modelled from its 63 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 8PG. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 23a. 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 23a was lodged in May 2021 at band D and is valid until May 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 23a. 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 8PG, not by walking route.
Council tax band: 23a 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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Level 3 Building Survey

1 Albert Street, Markyate

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1 6, Flax Mews, High Street, Markyate

1 Flax Mews, High Street, Markyate

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