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21 Corner Wood, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8RF

Extendable
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Corner Wood

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

21 Corner Wood is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8RF). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2005–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £441,000 sits 56.4% above the 2014 sale of £282,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 30.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in November 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromC69toD61
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%65%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Corner Wood, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Corner Wood 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.

21 Corner Wood valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£441,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£282,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 November 2014Most recent

    £282,000

    +28.2%over 9 years

  2. 11 November 2005

    £220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8RF: £458,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Corner Wood homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 21 Corner Wood lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,169

Street avg £4,321

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Corner Wood

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.
£444k

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3 bed2 bath
£456k

1 College Close, Flamstead

AL3 8DJ

3 bed
£406k

1 Christina Court, High Street, Markyate

AL3 8JG

3 bed1 bath
£501k

1 Cleveland Road, Markyate

AL3 8LB

3 bed1 bath
£385k

1 Becks Close, Markyate

AL3 8HU

3 bed1 bath
£540k

1 Cheverells House, Cheverells Green, Markyate

AL3 8BH

3 bed2 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

0.2 km

Parkfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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