AL1 1AJ
Orient Close, St Albans
Median, last 3 years
£787,500
8 sales, Jun 2023 – May 2026
Last standard sale
£840,000
1 Jul 2025
Standard sales
159
since 1997
(+2 additional entries)
AL1 district median
£535,000
519 sales, 12 months to May 2026
By property type, Jun 2023 – May 2026: Semi-detached median £755,000 (6 sales) · Terraced sold for £815,000 · Detached sold for £840,000
Medians count standard sales only (Price Paid category A). Additional entries (category B) - repossessions, buy-to-lets with an identifiable mortgage, and purchases by companies and other non-private buyers - are listed below but left out.
Median price by year
2011 to 2025. Every year since 1997 is in the figures below.
Paler bars rest on fewer than three sales, so they show which homes sold more than how prices moved.
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| Year | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 (few sales) | £732,500 | 2 |
| 2024 | £940,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | £750,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | £758,000 | 3 |
| 2020 (few sales) | £515,000 | 1 |
| 2019 (few sales) | £589,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £710,000 | 4 |
| 2017 (few sales) | £664,250 | 2 |
| 2016 | £505,000 | 4 |
| 2015 | £500,000 | 3 |
| 2014 | £480,000 | 3 |
| 2013 | £412,000 | 3 |
| 2012 | £375,000 | 3 |
| 2011 | £444,500 | 4 |
| 2010 | £375,000 | 7 |
| 2009 (few sales) | £277,500 | 1 |
| 2008 (few sales) | £288,750 | 2 |
| 2007 | £409,950 | 3 |
| 2006 | £320,000 | 7 |
| 2005 | £262,000 | 4 |
| 2004 | £248,000 | 3 |
| 2003 | £312,500 | 8 |
| 2002 | £225,500 | 7 |
| 2001 | £230,000 | 5 |
| 2000 | £228,750 | 10 |
| 1999 | £179,950 | 8 |
| 1998 (few sales) | £169,973 | 2 |
| 1997 | £141,995 | 50 |
Sale history (161 records · 48 homes sold more than once)
| Address | Date | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
|
27, ORIENT CLOSE
1 Jul 2025 · Detached
· Freehold
Previously £875,000 (Oct 2022) · −4%
|
1 Jul 2025 | Detached · Freehold | £840,000 |
|
13, ORIENT CLOSE
7 Feb 2025 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £515,000 (Apr 2020) · +21%
|
7 Feb 2025 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £625,000 |
|
24, ORIENT CLOSE
12 Nov 2024 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £440,000 (Jun 2011) · +114%
|
12 Nov 2024 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £940,000 |
|
SIDINGS, ORIENT CLOSE
Cat B
5 Sep 2024 · Other
· Freehold
Previously £605,000 (Sep 2021)
|
5 Sep 2024 | Other · Freehold | £900,000 |
|
28, ORIENT CLOSE
3 Sep 2024 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £945,000 (Jun 2018) · +16%
|
3 Sep 2024 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £1,100,000 |
|
18, ORIENT CLOSE
12 Jul 2024 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £565,000 (May 2015) · +44%
|
12 Jul 2024 | Terraced · Freehold | £815,000 |
|
37, ORIENT CLOSE
15 Dec 2023 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £141,995 (Jul 1997) · +428%
|
15 Dec 2023 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £750,000 |
|
31, ORIENT CLOSE
20 Sep 2023 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £287,000 (Sep 2002) · +165%
|
20 Sep 2023 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £760,000 |
|
25, ORIENT CLOSE
18 Aug 2023 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £640,000 (Aug 2019) · +17%
|
18 Aug 2023 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £750,000 |
|
32, ORIENT CLOSE
30 May 2023 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £405,000 (Mar 2012) · +90%
|
30 May 2023 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £770,000 |
|
44, ORIENT CLOSE
31 Mar 2023 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £390,000 (Jul 2014) · +41%
|
31 Mar 2023 | Terraced · Freehold | £550,000 |
|
27, ORIENT CLOSE
5 Oct 2022 · Detached
· Freehold
Previously £445,000 (Apr 2010) · +97%
|
5 Oct 2022 | Detached · Freehold | £875,000 |
|
45, ORIENT CLOSE
19 Aug 2022 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £248,000 (Jun 2004) · +128%
|
19 Aug 2022 | Terraced · Freehold | £565,000 |
|
20, ORIENT CLOSE
15 Mar 2022 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £310,000 (Dec 2003) · +145%
|
15 Mar 2022 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £758,000 |
|
SIDINGS, ORIENT CLOSE
Cat B
30 Sep 2021 · Other
· Freehold
|
30 Sep 2021 | Other · Freehold | £605,000 |
|
13, ORIENT CLOSE
3 Apr 2020 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £282,000 (Mar 2005) · +83%
|
3 Apr 2020 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £515,000 |
|
49, ORIENT CLOSE
20 Sep 2019 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £450,000 (Oct 2015) · +20%
|
20 Sep 2019 | Terraced · Freehold | £538,000 |
|
25, ORIENT CLOSE
9 Aug 2019 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £412,000 (Jul 2013) · +55%
|
9 Aug 2019 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £640,000 |
|
22, ORIENT CLOSE
23 Nov 2018 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £435,000 (Jun 2011) · +66%
|
23 Nov 2018 | Terraced · Freehold | £720,000 |
|
5, ORIENT CLOSE
21 Sep 2018 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £470,000 (Jan 2013) · +49%
|
21 Sep 2018 | Terraced · Freehold | £700,000 |
|
28, ORIENT CLOSE
29 Jun 2018 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £575,000 (Mar 2011) · +64%
|
29 Jun 2018 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £945,000 |
|
6, ORIENT CLOSE
18 May 2018 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £136,000 (Jul 1997) · +319%
|
18 May 2018 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £570,000 |
|
26, ORIENT CLOSE
29 Aug 2017 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £499,000 (Aug 2014) · +55%
|
29 Aug 2017 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £775,000 |
|
14, ORIENT CLOSE
11 Aug 2017 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £355,000 (Jul 2010) · +56%
|
11 Aug 2017 | Terraced · Freehold | £553,500 |
|
50, ORIENT CLOSE
27 Jul 2016 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £337,500 (Jul 2013) · +39%
|
27 Jul 2016 | Terraced · Freehold | £470,000 |
|
51, ORIENT CLOSE
12 Jul 2016 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £320,000 (Sep 2012) · +44%
|
12 Jul 2016 | Terraced · Freehold | £460,100 |
|
15, ORIENT CLOSE
17 Jun 2016 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £307,000 (Nov 2003) · +89%
|
17 Jun 2016 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £580,000 |
|
35, ORIENT CLOSE
21 Mar 2016 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £129,995 (Jul 1997) · +315%
|
21 Mar 2016 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £540,000 |
|
49, ORIENT CLOSE
23 Oct 2015 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £277,500 (Jun 2009) · +62%
|
23 Oct 2015 | Terraced · Freehold | £450,000 |
|
18, ORIENT CLOSE
13 May 2015 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £375,000 (Jun 2010) · +51%
|
13 May 2015 | Terraced · Freehold | £565,000 |
|
2, ORIENT CLOSE
30 Jan 2015 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £400,000 (Aug 2007) · +25%
|
30 Jan 2015 | Terraced · Freehold | £500,000 |
|
26, ORIENT CLOSE
1 Aug 2014 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £389,950 (Jul 2010) · +28%
|
1 Aug 2014 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £499,000 |
|
17, ORIENT CLOSE
30 Jul 2014 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £188,000 (Jun 1999) · +155%
|
30 Jul 2014 | Terraced · Freehold | £480,000 |
|
44, ORIENT CLOSE
25 Jul 2014 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £245,000 (Mar 2004) · +59%
|
25 Jul 2014 | Terraced · Freehold | £390,000 |
|
50, ORIENT CLOSE
5 Jul 2013 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £308,000 (Apr 2010) · +10%
|
5 Jul 2013 | Terraced · Freehold | £337,500 |
|
25, ORIENT CLOSE
5 Jul 2013 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £237,500 (Jun 2000) · +73%
|
5 Jul 2013 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £412,000 |
|
5, ORIENT CLOSE
10 Jan 2013 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £310,000 (Jun 2006) · +52%
|
10 Jan 2013 | Terraced · Freehold | £470,000 |
|
51, ORIENT CLOSE
4 Sep 2012 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £274,000 (Sep 2006) · +17%
|
4 Sep 2012 | Terraced · Freehold | £320,000 |
|
9, ORIENT CLOSE
1 Aug 2012 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £139,950 (Jan 1997) · +168%
|
1 Aug 2012 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £375,000 |
|
32, ORIENT CLOSE
26 Mar 2012 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £340,000 (Feb 2006) · +19%
|
26 Mar 2012 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £405,000 |
|
22, ORIENT CLOSE
30 Jun 2011 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £315,000 (Dec 2003) · +38%
|
30 Jun 2011 | Terraced · Freehold | £435,000 |
|
24, ORIENT CLOSE
30 Jun 2011 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £415,000 (Nov 2006) · +6%
|
30 Jun 2011 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £440,000 |
|
28, ORIENT CLOSE
25 Mar 2011 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £249,950 (Oct 2000) · +130%
|
25 Mar 2011 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £575,000 |
|
23, ORIENT CLOSE
4 Jan 2011 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £157,995 (Jul 1997) · +184%
|
4 Jan 2011 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £449,000 |
|
36, ORIENT CLOSE
26 Aug 2010 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £349,950 (Oct 2006) · +17%
|
26 Aug 2010 | Terraced · Freehold | £410,000 |
|
14, ORIENT CLOSE
28 Jul 2010 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £163,000 (Dec 1999) · +118%
|
28 Jul 2010 | Terraced · Freehold | £355,000 |
|
26, ORIENT CLOSE
9 Jul 2010 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £210,000 (Sep 1999) · +86%
|
9 Jul 2010 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £389,950 |
|
53, ORIENT CLOSE
8 Jun 2010 · Semi-detached
· Freehold
Previously £101,950 (Mar 1997) · +180%
|
8 Jun 2010 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £285,000 |
|
18, ORIENT CLOSE
4 Jun 2010 · Terraced
· Freehold
Previously £179,950 (May 1999) · +108%
|
4 Jun 2010 | Terraced · Freehold | £375,000 |
|
27, ORIENT CLOSE
29 Apr 2010 · Detached
· Freehold
|
29 Apr 2010 | Detached · Freehold | £445,000 |
Cat B An additional Price Paid entry (category B): a repossession, a buy-to-let with an identifiable mortgage, a purchase by a company or other non-private buyer, or a sale of another kind of property. Left out of every average.