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13 Cowper Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PP

Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
39 m²
420 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 13 Cowper Road

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

13 Cowper Road is a detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8PP). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 39 m² this is the 7th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–96 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

13 Cowper Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Apr 2009
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

May 2026from Mar 2012
Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Cowper Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Cowper Road 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.

13 Cowper Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8PP: £200,000 (2025–2013).

On the street

Versus other Cowper Road homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 13 Cowper Road lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 40 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 13 Cowper Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£151k

1 Cowper Road, Markyate

AL3 8PP

£186k

1 Flax Mews, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8NX

1 bed1 bath
£191k

1 6, Flax Mews, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8NX

£223k

1 Albert Street, Markyate

AL3 8HY

£242k

1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, Markyate

AL3 8HR

1 bed1 bath
£254k

1 Flowerdale Cottages, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8PQ

2 bed
£313k

1 Fleming Drive, Markyate

AL3 8FG

£332k

1 Bartholomew Green, Markyate

AL3 8RX

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

170/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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