What type of property is 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ?

20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ?

20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ last sold for £470,000 in February 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £131,000 in August 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1998 and February 2026, 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ rose from £131,000 to £470,000, a change of £339,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ?

20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ have?

20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in June 2020 under ref. 20/01010/FHA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ?

20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ is in council tax band E.

Where is 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ located?

20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ?

Police records around 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ show an average of 170 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ?

The closest primary school to 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ is Markyate Village School and Nursery (601m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Cheverells Close, AL3 8RJ is Parkfield Road, 365m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Cheverells Close, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8RJ

EV charger3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Cheverells Close

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

20 Cheverells Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

A recent sale: £470,000 in February 2026. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 60.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

EV chargerYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2013from Apr 2013

Low Energy Lighting

33%67%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2025from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromE49toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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

67%93%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Cheverells Close, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Cheverells Close has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 20 Cheverells Close, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8RJ

2decisions2extensions14documents

Jun 2020
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
20/01010/FHA
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Garage ConversionFeb 2022Decision

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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.

20 Cheverells Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£507,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£470,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

20 February 2026Most recent
£470,000
+64.3%over 18 years
17 September 2007
£286,000
+118.3%over 9 years
27 August 1998
£131,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8RJ: £350,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in AL3 8RJ

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Versus other Cheverells Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 20 Cheverells Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £3,631

Strongly above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

170/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Parkfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 3 schools nearby.

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