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

4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
119 m²
1281 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 25 Corner Wood

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

25 Corner Wood is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8RF). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 119 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £600,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£468/sq ft) was about 86.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Oct 2009
EPC improved fromD59toC72
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
6%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Corner Wood, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Corner Wood has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 25 Corner Wood, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8RF

2decisions2extensions12documents
  1. May 2016
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Front porch

    Extension
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    4/00627/16/FHA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 25 Corner Wood was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£617,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£600,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 March 2023Most recent

    £600,000

    +114.3%over 8 years

  2. 27 February 2015

    £280,000

    +45.5%over 10 years

  3. 20 April 2004

    £192,500

    +45.3%over 1 year

  4. 25 April 2002

    £132,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8RF: £430,000 (2025–2016).

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 25 Corner Wood runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,042

Street avg £3,946

Strongly above

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 25 Corner Wood

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

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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
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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.

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FAQ

Common questions

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