272a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PE
About 272a
272a is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 6PE). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).
At 57 m² it sits well below the postcode median (130 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 March 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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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.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
272a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
272a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£233,000
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 6PE: £272,000 (2025–2015).
Nearby sales in WD24 6PE
292 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PE
Sold May 2025
£420,000276a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PE
Sold May 2022
£310,000280a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PE
Sold Nov 2019
£272,000278a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PE
Sold Sept 2015
£214,950Flat A, 304 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PE
Sold Aug 2015
£205,000
Versus other St Albans Road homes
On epc rating, 272a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 57 (D)
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 66 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 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
Windsor Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Parkgate Junior School. 31 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
51.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.7dB