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14 Priory Orchard, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8BU

Notable views1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
161 m²
1733 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 14 Priory Orchard

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

14 Priory Orchard is a four-bedroom detached house in Flamstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8BU). It has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (around 1733 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. Other recorded features include notable views.

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in December 2010. At 161 m² it's 15% larger than the typical home in the postcode (140 m² median across 5 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £732,000 sits 72.2% above the 2010 sale of £425,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£245/sq ft) was about 31.5% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes
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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.

14 Priory Orchard ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromE52toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Priory Orchard, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Priory Orchard has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 14 Priory Orchard, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8BU

1decisions1extensions12documents
  1. May 2011
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Two storey and single storey rear extension

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    4/00464/11/FHA
    Full record in report

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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.

14 Priory Orchard valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£732,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£425,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 December 2010Most recent

    £425,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8BU: £625,000 (2025–2013).

On the street

Versus other Priory Orchard homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Priory Orchard is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,640

Street avg £3,982

Strongly below

Floor Area

161 m²

Street avg 165 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Strongly above
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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.
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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Three Blackbirds PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Flamstead Village School. 2 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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