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DORCHESTER COURT, DEXTER CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE AL1 5WD

2 beds 2 baths 721 sq ft Listed 22 May 2025 (-424d)

£325,000

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Reduced on 3 Jul 2025

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

67 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£323,000 Dec 2025

Price per m²

£4,851/m²

Local average

£347,786 (-6.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,740 of 33,755)

Street crime

346 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Ground Floor Apartment
  • Two Bedrooms
  • Ensuite to the Primary Bedroom
  • Lift Access
  • Allocated Parking

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

Located on the ground floor of a well-kept development, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is set within Dexter Close, just off Camp Road in St Albans. The property is conveniently positioned 0.6 miles from St Albans City Station and around a mile from the city centre, offering easy access to local shops, cafes and transport links.

The accommodation includes a good-sized entrance hall, a spacious living/dining room, and a separate kitchen with a practical layout and plenty of storage. There are two double bedrooms, with the main bedroom featuring an en-suite shower room, while the main bathroom has been updated with modern fittings.

Additional benefits include a secure entry phone system, lift access to all floors, allocated parking, visitor bays, and access to a well-maintained communal garden at the rear. This is a comfortable and well-located apartment that would suit a range of buyers.


Lettings and Property Management

We offer a complete range of services for Landlords, from fully managed lets to advertising only. Each Landlord who chooses full management has a personal Property Manager and all our fees are based on a ‘no let - no fee’ basis.

DISCLAIMER

These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.

BUYERS INFORMATION

To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers and ID. There is a nominal charge of £80 inc VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to advertise a property or issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.

CONVEYANCING

Through our partners Frost's Conveyancing, we can introduce you to solicitors who specialise in conveyancing. Ask us for further information today.

MORTGAGES

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE

Exclusive deals are made available to Embrace Financial Services by PRIMIS Mortgage Network, to which Embrace Financial Services are an Appointed Representative

Frosts Estate Agents is an Introducer Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for mortgages, protection insurance and general insurance products.

Embrace Financial Services Ltd. is an Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

REFERRAL FEES

We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Frost's.

FCQ250191/1

Listed by

St. Albans

AIG (HALO) LTD

Reference: 162288851

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 27/05/2025

Expiry date: 26/05/2035

Current heating cost: £596/year

Potential heating cost: £434/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £3,600

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

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Price history

21% since 2014

Event Date Price % change
Sold 19/12/2025 (7 months ago) £323,000 +21.4%
Sold 07/01/2014 (12 years ago) £266,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
GREENWICH COURT FLAT 6 PARK VIEW CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5TR £253,000 01/12/2025 Flat
GATCOMBE COURT 37 DEXTER CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5WA £300,000 25/11/2025 Flat
CHELTENHAM COURT 6 DEXTER CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5WB £350,000 25/03/2024 Flat
WORCESTER COURT FLAT 18 PARK VIEW CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5TS £375,000 13/10/2023 Flat
WORCESTER COURT FLAT 36 PARK VIEW CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5TS £352,500 28/09/2023 Flat
WINDSOR COURT FLAT 28 PARK VIEW CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5TT £249,999 15/09/2023 Flat
MISTRAL COURT FLAT 10 BAKERS CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5FH £371,000 29/08/2023 Flat
GATCOMBE COURT 44 DEXTER CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5WA £320,000 25/08/2023 Flat
APEX HOUSE, 81 FLAT 6 CAMP ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5FU £238,000 22/08/2023 Flat
CENTURION COURT, 83 FLAT 6 CAMP ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5JN £340,000 20/06/2023 Flat
GREENWICH COURT FLAT 23 PARK VIEW CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5TR £315,000 26/05/2023 Flat
APEX HOUSE, 81 FLAT 35 CAMP ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5FU £310,000 20/04/2023 Flat
APEX HOUSE, 81 FLAT 18 CAMP ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5FU £280,000 03/04/2023 Flat
CHELTENHAM COURT 3 DEXTER CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5WB £319,000 08/12/2022 Flat
21 HAWKSHILL, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5HU £253,000 23/11/2022 Flat
ALBANIAN COURT, 85 FLAT 4 CAMP ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5EA £252,500 28/10/2022 Flat
WORCESTER COURT FLAT 29 PARK VIEW CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5TS £275,000 24/10/2022 Flat
APEX HOUSE, 81 FLAT 17 CAMP ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5FU £305,000 20/10/2022 Flat
APEX HOUSE, 81 FLAT 46 CAMP ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5FU £476,000 20/10/2022 Flat
APEX HOUSE, 81 FLAT 10 CAMP ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5FU £325,000 19/10/2022 Flat

Area average: £313,000 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -19.9%
10y growth -5.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): St Albans. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -0.5%
5y (index) 2.6%
10y (index) 6.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for St Albans. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,733/mo
Realistic £1,925/mo
Optimistic £2,118/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → St Albans.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bedford: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Dexter Close

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Dellfield 0.1 miles
Bus stop Dexter Close 0.1 miles
Shop Brewers 0.1 miles
Shop Woodhead RSR 0.1 miles
Train station St Albans City 0.4 miles
Train station St Albans Abbey 1.1 miles
University Boltons Park Farm 6.1 miles
University University of Hertfordshire 6.2 miles
Hospital Watford General Hospital 7.8 miles
Hospital Priory Hospital 11.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 100
Anti-social behaviour 85
Criminal damage and arson 29
Vehicle crime 26
Drugs 23
Burglary 19
Other theft 16
Public order 13
Shoplifting 13
Robbery 6
Other crime 5
Bicycle theft 4
Possession of weapons 4
Theft from the person 3
Total incidents 346

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery Primary 0.1 miles Good — 10 Dec 2023
Fleetville Junior School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 15 Jan 2024
Cunningham Hill Junior School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 10 Jun 2024
Cunningham Hill Infant School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 10 Mar 2024
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 24 Jan 2024

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.59%
Max investor price (0.8%) £240,625
Target investor price (1%) £192,500
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).