What type of property is 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ last change hands?

25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ last sold for £750,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £149,995 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between July 1997 and August 2023, 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ rose from £149,995 to £750,000, a change of £600,005. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

The current EPC rating for 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

25 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 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ located?

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

How safe is the area around 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

Police records around 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

The closest primary school to 25 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 25 Orient Close, AL1 1AJ?

The closest bus stop to 25 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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25 Orient Close, St Albans, AL1 1AJ

5 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 25 Orient Close

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

25 Orient Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £842,000 is 12.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£860/sq ft) was about 139.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £750,000 in August 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%96%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Orient Close, St Albans, AL1 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 25 Orient Close, St Albans, AL1 1AJ

2decisions1extensions11documents5nearby

May 2014
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Rear conservatory
Extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
5/2014/0666
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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.

25 Orient Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£842,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£750,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2023Most recent
£750,000
+17.2%over 4 years
8 August 2019
£640,000
+55.3%over 6 years
4 July 2013
£412,000
+73.5%over 13 years
15 June 2000
£237,500
+58.3%over 2 years
17 July 1997
£149,995

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.

25 Orient Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£9,259

Street avg £6,868

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below

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Area

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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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