98, Drakes Drive
98, Drakes Drive
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 98, Drakes Drive, St. Albans is a mid-century freehold house with 1,194 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 439 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 98, Drakes Drive, St. Albans is £575,494 and the estimated rental value is £2,516 per month.
Drakes Drive, St. Albans, AL1 is located in the borough of St. Albans within the AL1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
98, Drakes Drive, St. Albans has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in April 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2017.
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.
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 98, Drakes Drive, St. Albans is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £604,269 and a rental value of £2,642 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £535,210 and a rental value of £2,340 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 98, Drakes Drive, St. Albans has grown by £912 (0.2%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £92 per month (3.7%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 98, Drakes Drive, St. Albans sits on a plot of 439 m2.
We have plot size data on 13 out of 20 other houses in the postcode and 98, Drakes Drive, St. Albans sits on the 2nd largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
98, Drakes Drive, St. Albans has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 18 Mar 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 98, Drakes Drive, St. Albans was last sold on 1st April 2022 for £650,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since April 2022, the market for similar properties has risen by 9.6%.
- Sold Apr 2022£650,000
- Sold Feb 2019£500,000
- Sold Aug 2000£176,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 98, Drakes Drive, St. Albans within a radius of 610 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 153, Drakes Drive, St. Albans, AL1 5AW, a freehold house which sold for £499,500 on the 2nd April 2024.
Read more about house prices in AL1.
- Sold Apr 2024£499,500 | 3 Bed House153, Drakes Drive, St. Albans, AL1 5AW153, Drakes Drive, St. Albans, AL1 5AW
- Sold Oct 2023£612,500 | 3 Bed House22, Howard Close, St. Albans, AL1 5AN22, Howard Close, St. Albans, AL1 5AN
- Sold Feb 2022£641,200 | 4 Bed House124, Drakes Drive, St. Albans, AL1 5AD124, Drakes Drive, St. Albans, AL1 5AD
•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 3 lets within 610 metres of 98, Drakes Drive, St. Albans over the last 2 years.
Most recently, Flat 6, Ashbury Court 2, Beresford Road, St. Albans, AL1 5FW, a leasehold flat, was let by Collinson Hall in April 2025.
- Let agreed Apr 2025£ Undisclosed | FlatFlat 6, Ashbury Court 2, Beresford Road, St. Albans, AL1 5FWFlat 6, Ashbury Court 2, Beresford Road, St. Albans, AL1 5FW
- Let agreed Dec 2023£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatFlat 5, Loyd Court 63, Russet Drive, St. Albans, AL4 0AZFlat 5, Loyd Court 63, Russet Drive, St. Albans, AL4 0AZ
- Let Oct 2023£ Undisclosed | 5 Bed House5, St. Vincent Drive, St. Albans, AL1 5SL5, St. Vincent Drive, St. Albans, AL1 5SL
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Drakes Drive, St. Albans, AL1 has a total of 184 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 98, Drakes Drive, St. Albans is the 13th largest and the 21st most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £72k less expensive than the average property in AL1.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mWindermere Primary School
- 600mCunningham Hill Junior School
- 600mCunningham Hill Infant School
- 1.5kmNicholas Breakspear Catholic School
- 1.7kmBeaumont School
- 1.7kmVerulam School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 98, Drakes Drive, St. Albans is St Albans City station, which is 1.7 kilometres away.
- 1.7kmSt Albans City
- 2.4kmSt Albans Abbey
- 2.8kmPark Street
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
