188 196, Flat 9, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AS
About 188 196
188 196 is an end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD24 4AS). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007-2011. The latest certificate (February 2024) 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 August 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity. At 66 m² this is the 18th 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 across 21 units on file.
At 66 m² the property is well over the postcode median (49 m² across 40 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 February 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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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.
£303,000
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 stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
66 m²
Street avg 51 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 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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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







