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2 Humbers Hoe, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8QU

Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Humbers Hoe

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

2 Humbers Hoe is a one-bedroom property in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8QU). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012-2021. At 59 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 40 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 58–201 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 59 m² it's 28% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 39 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 10 years since the last transfer (December 2015). Today's modelled estimate of £251,000 is 11.6% above the 2015 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • 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.

2 Humbers Hoe sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Nov 2015
EPC improved fromB82toC79
Hot Water
SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Humbers Hoe, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Humbers Hoe 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.

2 Humbers Hoe valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£224,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 December 2015Most recent

    £224,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8QU: £425,000 (2023–2020).

On the street

Versus other Humbers Hoe homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Humbers Hoe runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,813

Street avg £3,753

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Humbers Hoe

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.
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1 bed1 bath
£257k

1 Flowerdale Cottages, High Street, Markyate

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2 bed
£350k

1 Corner Wood, Markyate

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2 bed1 bath
£385k

1 Becks Close, Markyate

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3 bed1 bath
£406k

1 Christina Court, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8JG

3 bed1 bath
£257k

1 Albert Street, Markyate

AL3 8HY

£444k

1 Blacksmiths Row, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8NZ

3 bed2 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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cavendish Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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