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

Property type
Detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 5 Cowper Road

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

5 Cowper Road is a detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8PP). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 37 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–96 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Aug 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Oct 2025from Mar 2012
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Cowper Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£145,000

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

5 Cowper Road outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

On par

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 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.
£144k

1 Cowper Road, Markyate

AL3 8PP

£167k

1 Flax Mews, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8NX

1 bed1 bath
£186k

1 6, Flax Mews, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8NX

£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

£335k

1 Cavendish Road, Markyate

AL3 8PT

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

FAQ

Common questions

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