8, Old Rectory Gardens
8, Old Rectory Gardens
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 8, Old Rectory Gardens, St. Albans is a mid-century freehold house with 1,363 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 561 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 8, Old Rectory Gardens, St. Albans is £913,682 and the estimated rental value is £2,899 per month.
Old Rectory Gardens, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 is located in the borough of St. Albans within the AL4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Old Rectory Gardens, St. Albans has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in June 2010 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2009.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 8, Old Rectory Gardens, St. Albans is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £959,366 and a rental value of £3,044 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £849,724 and a rental value of £2,696 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 8, Old Rectory Gardens, St. Albans has grown by £5 (0.0%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £142 per month (4.9%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 3.8%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 8, Old Rectory Gardens, St. Albans sits on a plot of 561 m2.
We have plot size data on 9 out of 9 other houses in the postcode and 8, Old Rectory Gardens, St. Albans sits on the 7th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
8, Old Rectory Gardens, St. Albans has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 18 Feb 2009.
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
According to HM Land Registry, 8, Old Rectory Gardens, St. Albans was last sold on 28th June 2010 for £570,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since June 2010, the market for similar properties has risen by 73.7%.
- Sold Jun 2010£570,000
- Sold Nov 1999£285,000
- Sold Apr 1995£150,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 126 sales of properties similar to 8, Old Rectory Gardens, St. Albans within a radius of 1.0 kilometres since 2010.
The most recent example is 23, Bury Green, St. Albans, AL4 8DL, a freehold house which sold for £885,000 on the 22nd September 2025.
Read more about house prices in AL4.
- Sold Sep 2025£885,000 | 4 Bed House23, Bury Green, St. Albans, AL4 8DL23, Bury Green, St. Albans, AL4 8DL
- Sold May 2025£850,000 | 4 Bed House39, Bury Green, St. Albans, AL4 8DB39, Bury Green, St. Albans, AL4 8DB
- Sold Feb 2025£745,000 | 4 Bed House65, Wick Avenue, St. Albans, AL4 8PZ65, Wick Avenue, St. Albans, AL4 8PZ
- Sold Nov 2024£710,000 | 4 Bed House20, King Edward Place, St. Albans, AL4 8FJ20, King Edward Place, St. Albans, AL4 8FJ
- Sold Dec 2023£880,000 | 4 Bed House35, Bury Green, St. Albans, AL4 8DB35, Bury Green, St. Albans, AL4 8DB
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Properties Let Nearby
Our network of Estate Agents reports 1 let within 1.0 kilometres of 8, Old Rectory Gardens, St. Albans over the last 2 years.
Most recently, 65, High Street, St. Albans, AL4 8DA, a leasehold flat, was let by Collinson Hall in April 2025.
- Let Apr 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat65, High Street, St. Albans, AL4 8DA65, High Street, St. Albans, AL4 8DA
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £933,550, ranging from £810,727 to £1,177,864.
- 7 Old Rectory Gardens
5 Bed House | 10 m | Est. Value: £1,177,864
- 6 Old Rectory Gardens
4 Bed House | 28 m | Est. Value: £883,822
- 4 Old Rectory Gardens
4 Bed House | 38 m | Est. Value: £890,538
- 66 Ash Grove
4 Bed House | 41 m | Est. Value: £810,829
- 64 Ash Grove
4 Bed House | 43 m | Est. Value: £850,393
Location Comparison
Old Rectory Gardens, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 has a total of 9 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 8, Old Rectory Gardens, St. Albans is the 6th largest and the 6th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £239k more expensive than the average property in AL4.
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Schools Nearby
- St Helen's Church of England Primary School200 m away
- Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery700 m away
- High Beeches Primary School2.8 km away
- Katherine Warington School2.7 km away
- Sir John Lawes School3.6 km away
- St George's School4.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 8, Old Rectory Gardens, St. Albans is Harpenden station, which is 3.8 kilometres away.
- Harpenden|3.8 km away
- Welwyn Garden City|6.5 km away
- St Albans City|7.2 km away
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be Very Low.
