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Beechurst, Caddington Common, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8QF

Extendable7 planning records

Estimated value

£1,625,000

  • Since the 2014 sale (£900,000)+81%
  • Against AL3 8QF's recent median (£650,000)+150%

Newest record on this page: September 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
348 m²
3746 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£1,625,000

  • Against its 2014 sale (£900,000)+81%
  • Against AL3 8QF's recent median (£650,000)+150%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for Beechurst is modelled from its 348 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 8QF. 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

    348 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2022

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2014

  • Recent sales in AL3 8QF

    5 sales, median £650,000 (2024–2017)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: December 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 7 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Beechurst valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 April 2014Most recent

    £900,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8QF: £650,000 (2024–2017).

Risks

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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Overview

About Beechurst

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

Beechurst is a four-bedroom detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8QF). It has a recorded floor area of 348 m² (around 3746 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 348 m² the property is well over the postcode median (220 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £1,625,000 sits 80.6% above the 2014 sale of £900,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£240/sq ft) was about 22.1% below the postcode norm. 7 planning records sit against the property, 7 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a basement excavation and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in April 2014.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • LandYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

Beechurst's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromF32toB82
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
61%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2022from Mar 2020
EPC improved fromB82toC73
Hot Water
PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Beechurst, Caddington Common, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

7 applications on record at Beechurst, Caddington Common, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8QF

7decisions3extensions80documents
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Aug 2015
    OutbuildingOutline
    Outcome in report

    Garage

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    4/02301/15/LDP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 4 more applications in the report

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  • The 80 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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On the street

Versus other Caddington Common homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for Beechurst runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,586

Street avg £3,549

Below

Floor Area

348 m²

Street avg 206 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.4 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Below
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

0.2 km

Caddington Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 5 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Markyate Village School and NurseryPrimary1.2km
  • Slip End Village SchoolPrimary1.6km
  • Caddington Village SchoolPrimary2.1km
  • Kensworth Church of England AcademyPrimary2.7km

Nearest stops

  • Caddington HallBus stop158m
  • Woodside Animal FarmBus stop579m
  • Mancroft Road South-endBus stop808m
  • Woodside ViewBus stop860m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences776 reports30%
  • Anti-social Behaviour568 reports22%
  • Shoplifting208 reports8%
  • Other Theft193 reports8%

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21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²No mains gasPermanent outbuildings

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£491k

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for Beechurst is modelled from its 348 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 8QF. 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 Beechurst. 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 Beechurst was lodged in March 2022 at band C and is valid until March 2032. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 7 applications are matched to Beechurst. 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 5 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL3 8QF, not by walking route.
Council tax band
Beechurst is in council tax band G. 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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