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12a, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QG

6 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12a

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

12a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 1QG). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 76 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (47–76 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

At 76 m² the property is well over the postcode median (52 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £288,500 in April 2025. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Jul 2011
EPC improved fromD64toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
SecondaryPartial Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12a, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

7applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 12a

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • Larger development activity nearby
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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.

12a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£311,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 28 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£288,500

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 April 2025Most recent

    £288,500

    +22.2%over 10 years

  2. 16 September 2014

    £236,000

    +42.2%over 10 years

  3. 16 August 2004

    £166,000

    +15.7%over 1 year

  4. 15 October 2002

    £143,500

    +57.7%over 2 years

  5. 24 March 2000

    £91,000

    +75.0%over 2 years

  6. 8 May 1997

    £52,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in WD17 1QG: £54,000 (1997–1997).

On the street

Versus other Albert Road South homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£324k

1 Orphanage Road

WD17 1PG

2 bed1 bath
£297k

10 Elm Court, Albert Road South

WD17 1QQ

2 bed
£359k

10 Terrace Gardens

WD17 1RB

2 bed1 bath
£423k

10 Franklin Road

WD17 1QD

2 bed1 bath
£454k

1 Franklin Road

WD17 1QD

2 bed1 bath
£357k

1 Wellington Road

WD17 1QU

3 bed1 bath
£259k

1 Elm Court, Albert Road South

WD17 1QQ

1 bed
£220k

10 Caledonian Court, West Street

WD17 1RY

1 bed
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Watford district page.
Full Watford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beechen Grove North — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 1QG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 1QG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 1QG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12a, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.