438a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PJ
About 438a
438a is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 6PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 40 m² this is the 5th 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, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 72).
At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (68 m² across 39 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 November 2031
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Planning history
438a 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
438a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£200,000
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 6PJ: £200,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in WD24 6PJ
Versus other St Albans Road homes
On epc rating, 438a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
40 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 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
0.1 km
Bushey Mill Lane — 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
52.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB







