14a, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QG
About 14a
14a is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 1QG). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 73 m² this is the 7th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
At 73 m² the property is well over the postcode median (52 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
14a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
7applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
14a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£270,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1QG: £166,000 (2025–2000).
Versus other Albert Road South homes
On floor area, 14a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 72 (C)
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 57 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 1.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.3dB








