What type of property is 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ sell for?

23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ last sold for £449,000 in January 2011, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £157,995 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and January 2011, 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ rose from £157,995 to £449,000, a change of £291,005. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

The current EPC rating for 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 50% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL1 1AJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

23 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.

Where is 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ located?

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

How safe is the area around 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

Police records around 23 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.

Which schools serve 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

The closest primary school to 23 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 is the nearest station to 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

The closest bus stop to 23 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ is Grosvenor Road, 161m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans City Rail Station, 616m away.

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23 Orient Close, St Albans, AL1 1AJ

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

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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 16 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 £906,000 sits 101.8% above the 2011 sale of £449,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

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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

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 June 2029

2 years remaining

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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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

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
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Garage ConversionAug 2005Decision

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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

£906,000

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

4 January 2011Most recent
£449,000
+184.2%over 13 years
24 July 1997
£157,995

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

Nearby sales in AL1 1AJ

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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