What type of property is 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH?

4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH last change hands?

4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH last sold for £325,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,000 in January 2006, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH?

Across 2 sales between January 2006 and March 2016, 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH rose from £220,000 to £325,000, a change of £105,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH have?

The current EPC rating for 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH?

4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH heated?

The latest EPC at 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH?

4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH is in council tax band D.

Where is 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH located?

4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH?

Police records around 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH 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.

Which schools serve 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH?

The closest primary school to 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH is Markyate Village School and Nursery (306m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH?

The closest bus stop to 4 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH is Cavendish Road, 52m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 New Cottages, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PH

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 New Cottages

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

4 New Cottages is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8PH). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2006–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £397,000 is 22.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£368/sq ft) was about 39.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jun 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%22%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 New Cottages, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 New Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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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.

4 New Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£397,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£325,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

18 March 2016Most recent
£325,000
+47.7%over 10 years
5 January 2006
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8PH: £387,500 (2026–2015).

Nearby sales in AL3 8PH

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 New Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,963

Street avg £4,038

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Cavendish Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

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