1 Orchard Close, St Albans, AL1 1JP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,184 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 £850,413 , which equates to approximately £718 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jul 2013 for £500,000. Since then, the value has increased by £350,413, representing a 70.1% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £850,413 is:

  • 35.3% higher than the average property price on Orchard Close
  • 15.5% higher than the average in the AL1 1JP postcode area
  • and 23.6% 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 once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 March 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in AL1 1JP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1184 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£850,413
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£718
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Orchard Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1JP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Mar 2023.

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 27 Feb 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 17.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 47% 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, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 47% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL1 1JP

4 th / 19
Price Rank
16% higher than average
4 th / 11
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
7 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 1JP , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£850,413
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
25 Jul 2013
£500,000
Leasehold
+56.3 %
29 May 2009
£320,000
Leasehold
+52.4 %
3 May 2001
£210,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

12 Orchard Close, St Albans, AL1 1JP
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £883,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2022
22 Orchard Close, St Albans, AL1 1JP
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £630,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2022
18 Orchard Close, St Albans, AL1 1JP
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £685,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2016
10 Orchard Close, St Albans, AL1 1JP
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £334,000
sale date: 23 Jul 2010

Data Sources

The property at 1 Orchard Close, St Albans, AL1 1JP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Jul 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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