Our Data Sources
8, Orchard Close, St. Albans has 21 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in November 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2010.
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 8, Orchard Close, St. Albans would be worth £952,693, with a potential rental value of £3,486 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £843,813, with a rental value of £3,088 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
8, Orchard Close, St. Albans occupies a 402 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 9th largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, Orchard Close, St. Albans has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 04 Feb 2010.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
8, Orchard Close, St. Albans last changed hands on 29th November 2019, selling for £860,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 25.5% since November 2019.
- Sold Nov 2019£860,000
- Sold Jun 2002£249,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 65 sales of comparable properties within 470 metres of 8, Orchard Close, St. Albans since 2011.
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 2025£1,035,000 | 4 Bed House13 Vickers Mews, London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1AX13 Vickers Mews, London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1AX
- Sold Aug 2025£1,075,000 | 4 Bed House24, Breakspear Avenue, St. Albans, AL1 5EL24, Breakspear Avenue, St. Albans, AL1 5EL
- Sold Jul 2025£975,000 | 4 Bed House27 Vickers Mews, London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1AX27 Vickers Mews, London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1AX
- Sold Jul 2025£995,000 | 4 Bed House26 Vickers Mews, London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1AX26 Vickers Mews, London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1AX
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 17 lettings within 470 metres of 8, 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 £558,242, ranging from £268,305 to £894,113.
- 7 Orchard Close
3 Bed House | 7 m | Est. Value: £514,631
- 10 Orchard Close
4 Bed House | 20 m | Est. Value: £831,445
- 11 Orchard Close
4 Bed House | 32 m | Est. Value: £894,113
- 12 Orchard Close
3 Bed House | 38 m | Est. Value: £739,273
- 15 Aspasia Close
2 Bed Flat | 39 m | Est. Value: £281,619
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 8, Orchard Close, St. Albans as the 2nd largest and the 2nd most expensive of the 27 addresses on Orchard Close, St. Albans, AL1.
Against the AL1 postcode district average, it is £260k 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.
