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24 Orchard Close, St Albans, AL1 1JP

Extendable3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 24 Orchard Close

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

24 Orchard Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans (AL1 1JP). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 64 m² it sits well below the postcode median (106 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2016–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £558,000 is 18.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£682/sq ft) was about 129.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in September 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. 3 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Feb 2016
EPC improved fromE40toD60
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
Very PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Orchard Close, St Albans, AL1 1JP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

3 applications on record at 24 Orchard Close, St Albans, AL1 1JP

3decisions3extensions52documents5nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Aug 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Two storey side and rear extension, addition of front dormer window and alterations to openings

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    5/2016/2088
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision
  4. DemolitionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 52 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

24 Orchard Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£558,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2017)

£470,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 September 2017Most recent

    £470,000

    +4.2%over 1 year

  2. 16 May 2016

    £451,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1JP: £695,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 24 Orchard Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,344

Street avg £6,093

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 24 Orchard Close

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
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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

0.3 km

Cunningham Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery. 36 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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