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

Notable views1 planning record

Estimated value

£739,000

  • Since the 2010 sale (£425,000)+74%
  • Against AL3 8BU's recent median (£625,000)+18%

Newest record on this page: July 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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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
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£739,000

  • Against its 2010 sale (£425,000)+74%
  • Against AL3 8BU's recent median (£625,000)+18%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 14 Priory Orchard is modelled from its 161 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 8BU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    161 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2018

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2010

  • Recent sales in AL3 8BU

    5 sales, median £625,000 (2025–2013)

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SalesLatest sale shown: July 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 16 December 2010Most recent

    £425,000

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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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 16 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 £739,000 sits 73.9% 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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  • 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

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 September 2028

1 year remaining

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

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
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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
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

170/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.

Nearest schools

  • Flamstead Village SchoolPrimary471m
  • Markyate Village School and NurseryPrimary2.9km

Nearest stops

  • The Three Blackbirds PHBus stop76m
  • The BungalowBus stop311m
  • Village SchoolBus stop385m
  • Rose and Crown PHBus stop773m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences776 reports30%
  • Anti-social Behaviour568 reports22%
  • Shoplifting208 reports8%
  • Other Theft193 reports8%

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Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 14 Priory Orchard is modelled from its 161 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL3 8BU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 14 Priory Orchard. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 14 Priory Orchard was lodged in September 2018 at band C and is valid until September 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 14 Priory Orchard. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 2 schools and 21 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL3 8BU, not by walking route.
Council tax band
14 Priory Orchard is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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