396a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PJ
About 396a
396a is a one-bedroom property in Watford (WD24 6PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 70). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since May 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £264,000 sits 223.9% above the 2001 sale of £81,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£122/sq ft) was about 40.8% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- CloakroomYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- DrivewayYes
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
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Planning history
396a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
4applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
396a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).
£264,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£81,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
10 May 2001Most recent
£81,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 6PJ: £412,500 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in WD24 6PJ
Versus other St Albans Road homes
On floor area, 396a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,315
Street avg £3,367
Floor Area
62 m²
Street avg 44 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Bushey Mill Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Parkgate Junior School. 31 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB