When did 11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ last change hands?

11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ last sold for £265,000 in August 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £156,000 in January 1997, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1997 and August 2000, 11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ rose from £156,000 to £265,000, a change of £109,000. That works out to roughly +15.9% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ have?

11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ has 6 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in January 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ in?

11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

Police records around 11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ show an average of 283 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (19% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

The closest primary school to 11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ is St Peter's School (498m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Loreto College (932m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

The closest bus stop to 11 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ is Grosvenor Road, 161m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans City Rail Station, 616m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

11 Orient Close, St Albans, AL1 1AJ

6 planning records

Council tax

Band F

Get directions

Overview

About 11 Orient Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

11 Orient Close is a property in St Albans (AL1 1AJ). It has council tax band F.

Held since August 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 6 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Across 1997–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.9% per year.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 11 Orient Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Orient Close, St Albans, AL1 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 applications on record at 11 Orient Close, St Albans, AL1 1AJ

6decisions6extensions117documents5nearby

Sept 2015
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Loft conversion with rear dormer window, glazed balcony and terrace and two front rooflights
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
5/2015/2188
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Loft ConversionJan 2020Decision
Loft ConversionDec 2019Decision

+ 3 more applications in the report

Unlock 11 Orient Close, St Albans, AL1 1AJ's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
All 6 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
The 117 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Last sold (2000)

£265,000

Growth on file: 15.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

31 August 2000Most recent
£265,000
+69.9%over 3 years
30 January 1997
£156,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1AJ: £840,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in AL1 1AJ

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 11 Orient Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£832k

1 Cain Close

AL1 1SZ

4 bed1 bath

£780k

1 Hordle Gardens

AL1 1JW

3 bed

£1.1m

1 Cunningham Avenue

AL1 1JJ

£761k

1 De Tany Court

AL1 1TT

3 bed2 bath

£720k

1 Greenbanks

AL1 1JA

4 bed2 bath

£678k

1 Holywell Mews, Holywell Hill

AL1 1BZ

2 bed1 bath

£639k

1 Dean Moore Close

AL1 1DW

£624k

1 Bardwell Road

AL1 1RQ

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the St Albans district page.

Full St Albans report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

283/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Grosvenor Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Peter's School. 33 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 11 Orient Close, St Albans, AL1 1AJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.