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23 Cavendish Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PT

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
135 m²
1453 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 23 Cavendish Road

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

23 Cavendish Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8PT). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 135 m² the property is well over the postcode median (75 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£334/sq ft) was about 29.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £485,000 in November 2023.

Specifications

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff street
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Dec 2014
EPC improved fromE41toD66
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
40%62%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property 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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Cavendish Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Cavendish 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.

23 Cavendish Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£489,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£485,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 November 2023Most recent

    £485,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8PT: £309,000 (2021–2012).

On the street

Versus other Cavendish Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 23 Cavendish Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,593

Street avg £3,700

On par

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Cavendish 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.
£501k

1 Cleveland Road, Markyate

AL3 8LB

3 bed1 bath
£456k

1 College Close, Flamstead

AL3 8DJ

3 bed
£444k

1 Blacksmiths Row, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8NZ

3 bed2 bath
£540k

1 Cheverells House, Cheverells Green, Markyate

AL3 8BH

3 bed2 bath
£406k

1 Christina Court, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8JG

3 bed1 bath
£385k

1 Becks Close, Markyate

AL3 8HU

3 bed1 bath
£1.1m

1 Beechurst Barns, Caddington Common, Markyate

AL3 8QF

3 bed3 bath
£350k

1 Corner Wood, Markyate

AL3 8RF

2 bed1 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.
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

0.1 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 3 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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