Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2 Flowerdale Cottages, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PQ
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About 2 Flowerdale Cottages
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 Flowerdale Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings.
Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in January 2010. Today's modelled estimate of £267,000 sits 122.5% above the 2010 sale of £120,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£199/sq ft) was about 24.5% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 July 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2013from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromG1toD62
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler
Upgraded to gas central heating
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + TRVs
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
SingleFull Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Jul 2023from May 2013
Low Energy Lighting
0%80%
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2 Flowerdale Cottages, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 Flowerdale 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.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
2 Flowerdale Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£267,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2010)
£120,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 January 2010Most recent
£120,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in AL3 8PQ: £142,000 (2010–1998).
Nearby sales in AL3 8PQ
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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Crime
170/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Cavendish Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.
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