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

Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 17 Cowper Road

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

17 Cowper Road is an end-of-terrace house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8PP). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2025. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

At 85 m² the property is well over the postcode median (41 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs).

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Apr 2025
Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Cowper Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 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.

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

Current estimate

£348,000

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: £175,000 (2023–2010).

On the street

Versus other Cowper Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Cowper Road is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 72 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Cowper Road

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

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£350k

1 Corner Wood, Markyate

AL3 8RF

2 bed1 bath
£353k

1 Bartholomew Green, Markyate

AL3 8RX

£335k

1 Cavendish Road, Markyate

AL3 8PT

£385k

1 Becks Close, Markyate

AL3 8HU

3 bed1 bath
£299k

1 Fleming Drive, Markyate

AL3 8FG

£406k

1 Christina Court, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8JG

3 bed1 bath
£420k

1 Dammersey Close, Markyate

AL3 8JS

5 bed
£444k

1 Blacksmiths Row, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8NZ

3 bed2 bath
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

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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