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442 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PJ

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedroom
1
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 442 St Albans Road

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

442 St Albans Road is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 6PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 45 m² this is the 14th 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.

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (68 m² across 39 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 is 27.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£351/sq ft) was about 70.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2024 for £170,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2012.

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
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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 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 April 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromF36toD66
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 442 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 442 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PJ

1decisions1extensions17documents4nearby
  1. Jun 2012
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Replacement of existing rear extension with new single storey rear extension.

    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    12/00401/FULH
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 17 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

442 St Albans Road's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£170,000

Growth on file: 1.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 December 2024Most recent

    £170,000

    -19.0%over 5 years

  2. 19 December 2019

    £210,000

    +40.9%over 6 years

  3. 21 December 2012

    £149,000

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.

On years held, 442 St Albans Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,778

Street avg £3,264

Above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 45 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 442 St Albans Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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

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