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418a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
42 m²
452 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 418a

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

418a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 6PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

Most recent transfer was June 2025 at £200,000 — fresh data. At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (68 m² across 39 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2024–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£442/sq ft) was about 114.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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 2)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 April 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Sept 2010
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 418a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

418a has no planning applications on record.

4

But the area is active

4 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.

418a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.9% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£200,000

Growth on file: 15.9% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 June 2025Most recent

    £200,000

    +21.2%over 1 year

  2. 1 March 2024

    £165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 6PJ: £225,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other St Albans Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

418a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,762

Street avg £3,188

Strongly above

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 45 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 418a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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.
£231k

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1 Berry Avenue

WD24 6RU

2 bed1 bath
£347k

1 Lea Road

WD24 6DQ

2 bed1 bath
£390k

1 Ridge Street

WD24 6BL

2 bed3 bath
£193k

1 Gladesmere Court

WD24 6LX

£491k

1 Oakdene Road

WD24 6RN

3 bed
£513k

10 Beech Road

WD24 6NY

3 bed1 bath
£520k

10 Cherry Tree Road

WD24 6SB

3 bed1 bath
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

0.1 km

Bushey Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Parkgate Junior School. 31 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 6PJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD24 6PJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 6PJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

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 418a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.