174a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AS
About 174a
174a is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 4AS). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). At 51 m² this is the 26th 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.
3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 June 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
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Planning history
3 applications on record at 174a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AS
- Jun 2010ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey rear extension at first floor level to provide new single bedroom flat and the installation of new window(s) on the existing side elevation and other external alteration
- Documents
- 30 docs on file
- Reference
- 10/00383/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- Change of UseDec 2011Decision
- Change of UseSept 2011Decision
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Sales history & valuation
174a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£239,000
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
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 52 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB