Our Data Sources
1, Orchard Close, St. Albans has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in July 2013 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2023.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 1, Orchard Close, St. Albans would be worth £847,284, with a potential rental value of £3,199 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £750,452, with a rental value of £2,834 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
1, Orchard Close, St. Albans occupies a 260 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 27 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 23rd largest.
Energy Efficiency
1, Orchard Close, St. Albans has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 24 Mar 2023.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
1, Orchard Close, St. Albans last changed hands on 25th July 2013, selling for £500,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 71.7% since July 2013.
- Sold Jul 2013£500,000
- Sold May 2009£320,000
- Sold May 2001£210,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 54 sales of comparable properties within 490 metres of 1, Orchard Close, St. Albans since 2007.
Most recently, 10, Orchard Close, St. Albans, AL1 1JP, a freehold house, sold at £945,000 on the 17th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in AL1.
- Sold Nov 2025£945,000 | 4 Bed House10, Orchard Close, St. Albans, AL1 1JP10, Orchard Close, St. Albans, AL1 1JP
- Sold Aug 2024£755,000 | 3 Bed House3, Cornwall Road, St. Albans, AL1 1SQ3, Cornwall Road, St. Albans, AL1 1SQ
- Sold Jul 2024£815,000 | 3 Bed House18, Orient Close, St. Albans, AL1 1AJ18, Orient Close, St. Albans, AL1 1AJ
- Sold Nov 2023£820,000 | 4 Bed House8, Hordle Gardens, St. Albans, AL1 1JW8, Hordle Gardens, St. Albans, AL1 1JW
- Sold Jul 2023£1,232,000 | 3 Bed House12, Vanda Crescent, St. Albans, AL1 5EX12, Vanda Crescent, St. Albans, AL1 5EX
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Properties Let Nearby
Agents in our network have reported 15 lettings within 490 metres of 1, Orchard Close, St. Albans across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is Flat 3, 40, Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, AL1 3AE, a leasehold flat let by Collinson Hall in May 2025.
- Let agreed May 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatFlat 3, 40, Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, AL1 3AEFlat 3, 40, Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, AL1 3AE
- Let agreed May 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat7 Vita House, Charrington Place, St. Albans, AL1 3GX7 Vita House, Charrington Place, St. Albans, AL1 3GX
- Let agreed May 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatFlat 5, 40, Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, AL1 3AEFlat 5, 40, Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, AL1 3AE
- Let agreed May 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat41 Serra House, Charrington Place, St. Albans, AL1 3FU41 Serra House, Charrington Place, St. Albans, AL1 3FU
- Let agreed Apr 2025£ Undisclosed | 1 Bed FlatFlat 31, Ziggurat House 25, Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, AL1 3UEFlat 31, Ziggurat House 25, Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, AL1 3UE
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £665,835, ranging from £346,789 to £907,326.
- 2 Orchard Close
3 Bed House | 6 m | Est. Value: £676,880
- 25 Colindale Avenue
3 Bed House | 18 m | Est. Value: £749,112
- 3 Orchard Close
4 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £800,871
- 4 Orchard Close
4 Bed House | 26 m | Est. Value: £882,771
- 11 Orchard Close
4 Bed House | 33 m | Est. Value: £894,113
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 1, Orchard Close, St. Albans as the 9th largest and the 8th most expensive of the 27 addresses on Orchard Close, St. Albans, AL1.
Against the AL1 postcode district average, it is £160k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery500 m away
- Cunningham Hill Junior School600 m away
- Cunningham Hill Infant School600 m away
- Loreto College900 m away
- Verulam School1.2 km away
- Beaumont School2.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- St Albans City|600 m away
- St Albans Abbey|1.3 km away
- Park Street|2.6 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
