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The Lodge, Grange Close, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PU

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About The Lodge

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

The Lodge is a detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8PU). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band.

At 98 m² it sits well below the postcode median (175 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. A recent sale: £415,000 in May 2026. Across 1998–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £468,000 is 12.8% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£393/sq ft) was about 161.1% 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.

The Lodge ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 December 2035

9 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Lodge, Grange Close, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Lodge 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£468,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£415,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 May 2026Most recent

    £415,000

    +207.4%over 28 years

  2. 27 April 1998

    £135,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in AL3 8PU: £280,000 (2015–1996).

On the street

Versus other Grange Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², The Lodge stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,235

Street avg £2,315

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 169 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 9.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Lodge

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £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.
£475k

1 Farrer Top, Markyate

AL3 8NA

£478k

1 Cleveland Road, Markyate

AL3 8LB

3 bed1 bath
£491k

1 College Close, Flamstead

AL3 8DJ

3 bed
£420k

1 Dammersey Close, Markyate

AL3 8JS

5 bed
£419k

1 Blacksmiths Row, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8NZ

3 bed2 bath
£525k

1 2, White Hill, Flamstead

AL3 8DN

£528k

1 Cheverells House, Cheverells Green, Markyate

AL3 8BH

3 bed2 bath
£402k

1 Christina Court, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8JG

3 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.
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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.

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FAQ

Common questions

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