6 Cowper Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,216 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £487,414 , which equates to approximately £401 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Oct 2012 for £257,000. Since then, the value has increased by £230,414, representing a 89.7% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £487,414 is:

  • 24.6% higher than the average property price on Cowper Road
  • 15.3% higher than the average in the AL3 8PR postcode area
  • and 27.6% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 September 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1216 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£487,414
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£401
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

6 Cowper Road, Markyate, St Albans, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Sep 2012.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Mar 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL3 8PR

3 rd / 14
Price Rank
15% higher than average
2 nd / 10
Size Rank
26% bigger than average
8 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL3 8PR , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 10 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£487,414
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+90 %
5 Oct 2012
£257,000
Leasehold
+2.8 %
22 Jul 2010
£250,000
Leasehold
+86.6 %
19 May 2000
£134,000
Leasehold
+52.3 %
22 Jan 1999
£88,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2014
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £85,500
sale date: 12 Dec 1997
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1830 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2010
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 6 Cowper Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PR appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Oct 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Sep 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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