420b, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PJ
About 420b
420b is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 6PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 52 m² this is the 17th smallest of 40 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–156 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 40 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.
Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 is 25.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£339/sq ft) was about 64.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. At 52 m² it's 23.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (68 m² median across 39 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- BalconyYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
420b's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Feb 2024
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Expired on 8 February 2024
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
420b 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
420b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£239,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£190,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
21 July 2016Most recent
£190,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 6PJ: £200,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in WD24 6PJ
Versus other St Albans Road homes
On habitable rooms, 420b stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,654
Street avg £3,274
Floor Area
52 m²
Street avg 44 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 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
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB







