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482a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6QU

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 482a

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

482a is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 6QU). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

Across 2022–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 90.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £264,000 is 32.3% below the 2023 sale of £390,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£518/sq ft) was about 77.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £390,000 in October 2023.

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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)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from May 2011
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Mid 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 482a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

482a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2022.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 90.4% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£390,000

Growth on file: 90.4% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 October 2023Most recent

    £390,000

    +49.1%over 1 year

  2. 31 August 2022

    £261,560

    +80.4%

  3. 3 April 2022

    £145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 6QU: £160,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other St Albans Road homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 482a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,571

Street avg £3,845

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 482a

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.
£285k

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1 bed1 bath
£347k

1 Lea Road

WD24 6DQ

2 bed1 bath
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1 Gladesmere Court

WD24 6LX

£390k

1 Ridge Street

WD24 6BL

2 bed3 bath
£400k

1 Breakspeare Close

WD24 6DA

£401k

1 Foxhill

WD24 6SX

£402k

10 Breakspeare Close

WD24 6DA

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 Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School. 32 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 6QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD24 6QU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 6QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

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 482a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6QU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.