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109a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD17 1RD

10 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 3
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 53
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 109a

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

109a is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 1RD). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1958 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. At 54 m² this is the 21st smallest of 42 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–122 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the bottom.

Across 2022–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at -47.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £272,000 is 15% below the 2023 sale of £320,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£551/sq ft) was about 55.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, change of use to residential and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £320,000.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 109a

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.

109a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E53
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Jan 2013
EPC improved fromG18toE40
Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2023from May 2022
Hot Water
ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 109a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD17 1RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

  1. Mar 2024
    HMOAmendment
    In report

    Lawful Development Certificate for change of use of the property from a 3 bed flat under use class C3 to a small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) comprising 4no. bedrooms / 4no. occupants under use class C4.

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    24/00103/LDC
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2023
    Conditions
    In report

    Details submitted for Condition 3 (ventilation system and soundproofing) and Condition 4 (refuse and recycling storage) pursuant to planning permission 23/00315/CTR

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    23/00704/DISCON
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 109a

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.

109a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£272,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -47.9% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£320,000

Growth on file: -47.9% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 November 2023Most recent

    £320,000

    -54.9%over 1 year
  2. 18 August 2022

    £710,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1RD: £350,000 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other St Albans Road homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 109a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,926

Street avg £6,231

Above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 8 years

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 109a

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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

West Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Lanchester Primary School. 36 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 1RD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 1RD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 1RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

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 109a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD17 1RD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.