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27a, Cowper Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PP

4 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
42 m²
452 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 27a

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

27a is an end-of-terrace house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8PP). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

Sold November 2019 for £217,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £249,000 is 14.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£480/sq ft) was about 101.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

27a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Mar 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27a, Cowper Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27a 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.

Price for 27a has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£217,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 November 2019Most recent

    £217,000

    +35.6%over 6 years

  2. 18 November 2013

    £160,000

    +52.5%over 11 years

  3. 2 October 2002

    £104,950

    +123.3%over 5 years

  4. 28 February 1997

    £47,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8PP: £163,000 (2023–2006).

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.

On price per m², 27a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,167

Street avg £3,214

Strongly above

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 27a

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.
£242k

1 Cowper Court, Cowper Rise, Markyate

AL3 8HR

1 bed1 bath
£257k

1 Albert Street, Markyate

AL3 8HY

£257k

1 Flowerdale Cottages, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8PQ

2 bed
£299k

1 Fleming Drive, Markyate

AL3 8FG

£186k

1 6, Flax Mews, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8NX

£335k

1 Cavendish Road, Markyate

AL3 8PT

£350k

1 Corner Wood, Markyate

AL3 8RF

2 bed1 bath
£353k

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.
Full St Albans report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 27a, Cowper Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.