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188 196, Flat 3, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AS

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 188 196

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

188 196 is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 4AS). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. At 49 m² this is the 14th 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 (October 2023) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since April 2013.

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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
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Oct 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Apr 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Oct 2023from Jun 2023
Windows
Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

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Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 188 196, Flat 3, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

188 196 has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

188 196 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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).

On the street

Versus other St Albans Road homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

188 196 outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 52 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 188 196

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£242k

188 196, Flat 13, St Albans Road

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£242k

188 196, Flat 14, St Albans Road

WD24 4AS

Flat
£242k

188 196, Flat 1b, St Albans Road

WD24 4AS

Flat
£242k

188 196, Flat 3a, St Albans Road

WD24 4AS

Flat
£242k

188 196, Flat 4, St Albans Road

WD24 4AS

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£245k

188 196, Flat 15, St Albans Road

WD24 4AS

Flat
£245k

188 196, Flat 5, St Albans Road

WD24 4AS

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£238k

188 196, Flat 17, St Albans Road

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Flat
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.
Full Watford report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 WD24 4AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD24 4AS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 4AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

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 188 196, Flat 3, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.