172a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AS
About 172a
172a is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 4AS). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). At 62 m² this is the 36th smallest of 41 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–82 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 41 units on file.
At 62 m² it's 27.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (49 m² median across 40 EPCs).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 September 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
172a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
172a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£292,000
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 WD24 4AS: £186,000 (2021–2000).
Nearby sales in WD24 4AS
Versus other St Albans Road homes
Floor Area for 172a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
67 (D)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
62 m²
Street avg 51 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
123/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Regent Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Parkgate Junior School. 33 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB