1 Old Orchard, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2QB is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,076 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 £701,868 , which equates to approximately £652 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jan 2025 for £695,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,868, representing a 1.0% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £701,868 is:

  • 18.1% lower than the average property price on Old Orchard
  • 6.4% lower than the average in the AL2 2QB postcode area
  • and 2.0% higher 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 6 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£701,868
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£652
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Old Orchard, Park Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2QB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Aug 2024.

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 29 Apr 2015, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), insulated (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very 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 all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL2 2QB

7 th / 18
Price Rank
6% lower than average
11 th / 13
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
2 nd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL2 2QB , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 13 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£701,868
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
30 Jan 2025
£695,000
Leasehold
+26.4 %
6 Mar 2020
£550,000
Leasehold
+10 %
6 Nov 2015
£500,000
Leasehold
+51.5 %
30 Oct 2006
£330,000
Leasehold
+53.5 %
10 Feb 2000
£215,000
Leasehold
+51.4 %
16 Aug 1996
£142,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £700,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £545,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2011

Data Sources

The property at 1 Old Orchard, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2QB appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jan 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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