# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (AL1 5WD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3, DORCHESTER COURT, DEXTER CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE AL1 5WD |
| Price | £325,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 67 m² |
| Last sold | £323,000 Dec 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 26/05/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £596/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £3,600

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0259-2200-3805-3369-3504)

## 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

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## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/162288851/1359926) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/162288851/1359927) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| DORCHESTER COURT 3 DEXTER CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5WD | £323,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| DORCHESTER COURT 3 DEXTER CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5WD | £266,000 | 07/01/2014 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| 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)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £347,786 (50 Flat, AL1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (St Albans). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

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

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bedford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £823/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Sandpit Lane, AL1 | £2,250/mo | 2 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,250/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.69% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £281,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £225,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,250/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £720/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 9.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,851/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -18.7%
- **10y growth:** -7.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for St Albans; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

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

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)