Flat 1, 119 St Albans Road, Watford, WD17 1RD
About Flat 1
Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 1RD). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 55 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (37–55 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (55 versus a best of 72). The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
Today's modelled estimate of £251,000 is 57.8% below the 2015 sale of £595,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,005/sq ft) was about 169.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. On the market in May 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 March 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
A a single-storey rear extension application was refused at Flat 1 in 2023.
2 applications on record at Flat 1, 119 St Albans Road, Watford, WD17 1RD
- Mar 2023ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension to provide one person studio flat
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 23/00269/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionOct 2023Decision
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Sales history & valuation
£251,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£595,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
26 May 2015Most recent
£595,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1RD: £330,000 (2023–2016).
Versus other St Albans Road homes
Price per m² for Flat 1 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£10,818
Street avg £4,081
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
266/mo
Falling 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.
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Road noise across the postcode

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52.5dB

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