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23 Orient Close, St Albans, AL1 1AJ

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
118 m²
1270 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 23 Orient Close

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

23 Orient Close is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Held since January 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 118 m² the property is well over the postcode median (76 m² across 33 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 1997–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £830,000 sits 84.9% above the 2011 sale of £449,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff street
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from May 2009
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
30%57%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Orient Close, St Albans, AL1 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 23 Orient Close, St Albans, AL1 1AJ

2decisions2extensions3documents5nearby
  1. Jul 2002
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of roof space to living accommodation, with rooflights and window to side, lobby and bay window to front

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    5/2002/1117
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

23 Orient Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£830,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£449,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 January 2011Most recent

    £449,000

    +184.2%over 13 years

  2. 24 July 1997

    £157,995

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

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On the street

Versus other Orient Close homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 23 Orient Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,805

Street avg £7,033

Strongly below

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

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

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£1.0m

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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

5/mo

Steady 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.

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FAQ

Common questions

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