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

Solar panelsNotable views1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
130 m²
1399 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 27 Corner Wood

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

27 Corner Wood is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8RF). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 130 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2006. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £543,000 is 18.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£327/sq ft) was about 46% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Solar panelsYes
  • 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 3)
Nov 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromC75toB90
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
4%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2022from Jun 2016
EPC improved fromB90toC73
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Corner Wood, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey rear extension at 27 Corner Wood.

1 application on record at 27 Corner Wood, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8RF

1decisions1extensions7documents
  1. Feb 2006
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Two storey and single storey rear extension

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    4/02666/05/FHA
    Full record in report

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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.

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

Current estimate

£543,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£458,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 October 2017Most recent

    £458,000

    +40.9%over 5 years
  2. 25 April 2012

    £325,000

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.

On floor area, 27 Corner Wood stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,523

Street avg £4,250

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Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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
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.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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