Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
The Chalet, Grange Close, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PU
Estimated value
£622,000
- Since the 2015 sale (£485,000)+28%
- Against AL3 8PU's recent median (£135,000)+361%
Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
131 m²
1410 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 36
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£622,000
- Against its 2015 sale (£485,000)+28%
- Against AL3 8PU's recent median (£135,000)+361%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for The Chalet is modelled from its 131 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 8PU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
131 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2015
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2015
Recent sales in AL3 8PU
5 sales, median £135,000 (2026–1996)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The Chalet valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
13 July 2015Most recent
£485,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8PU: £135,000 (2026–1996).
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About The Chalet
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
The Chalet is a detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8PU). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows an F (score 36), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 131 m² it's 24.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (175 m² median across 4 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £622,000 is 28.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£344/sq ft) was about 168.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (July 2015).
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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.
The Chalet sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Nov 2025
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2015
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
F36
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
10.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 4 November 2025
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2015from Jul 2014
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against The Chalet, Grange Close, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
The Chalet has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Versus other Grange Close homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
EPC Rating for The Chalet lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,702
Street avg £2,493
Floor Area
131 m²
Street avg 160 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
10.0 t/year
Street avg 8.0 t/year
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.
Crime
170/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Cavendish Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Markyate Village School and Nursery. 3 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Markyate Village School and NurseryPrimary164m
- Kensworth Church of England AcademyPrimary2.3km
- Slip End Village SchoolPrimary2.6km
Nearest stops
- Cavendish RoadBus stop121m
- Village HallBus stop125m
- Parkfield RoadBus stop424m
- Fire StationBus stop463m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences776 reports30%
- Anti-social Behaviour568 reports22%
- Shoplifting208 reports8%
- Other Theft193 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for The Chalet is modelled from its 131 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 8PU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for The Chalet. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for The Chalet was lodged in November 2015 at band F and expired in November 2025, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to The Chalet. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL3 8PU, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- The Chalet is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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