188 196, Flat 1b, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AS
About 188 196
188 196 is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 4AS). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. At 44 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 21 units on EPC record in 188 196, where floor areas span 39–82 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 70). Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 December 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
188 196 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
188 196 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£242,000
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
On floor area, 188 196 runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 52 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 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







