What kind of home is 5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH?

5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH?

5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH last sold for £275,000 in June 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH have?

The current EPC rating for 5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH?

5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL3 8PH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH use?

The latest EPC at 5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH?

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

Which area is 5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH in?

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

Is 5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH in a safe area?

Police records around 5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH 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 5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 New Cottages, High Street, AL3 8PH?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 New Cottages, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PH

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 New Cottages

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

5 New Cottages is a mid-terrace house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8PH). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £364,000 is 32.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£355/sq ft) was about 47.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (June 2017).

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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.

5 New Cottages ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Sept 2016

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 New Cottages, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 New Cottages 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.

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

Current estimate

£364,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£275,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 June 2017Most recent
£275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8PH: £325,000 (2021–2014).

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.

EPC Rating for 5 New Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,819

Street avg £3,872

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the St Albans district page.

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Crime

3/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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