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772a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 9FH

Extendable3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 772a

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

772a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 9FH). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and 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. At 57 m² this is the 14th smallest of 35 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–134 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 35 units on file. Other recorded features include outbuildings and a loft. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in December 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1997–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 is 48% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 19.2% 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes
  • LoftYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 772a

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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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)
Jan 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Nov 2008
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 772a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 9FH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

772a has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

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 grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.3% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2008)

£175,000

Growth on file: 11.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 December 2008Most recent

    £175,000

    +7.0%over 3 years
  2. 20 January 2005

    £163,500

    +227.3%over 7 years
  3. 26 March 1997

    £49,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 9FH: £350,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other St Albans Road homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 772a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,070

Street avg £3,717

Below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 58 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 772a

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

£14.99one-off

30-day 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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rochester Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Grove Academy. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 WD25 9FH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD25 9FH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 9FH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

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 772a, St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 9FH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.