172, Riverside Road
172, Riverside Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 172, Riverside Road, St. Albans to be a period freehold house with 1,130 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 61.8 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
172, Riverside Road, St. Albans has an estimated sale value of £711,111 and an estimated rental value of £2,781 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Riverside Road, St. Albans, AL1 lies in the borough of St. Albans, within the AL1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
172, Riverside Road, St. Albans has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in June 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2025.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 172, Riverside Road, St. Albans would be worth £746,666, with a potential rental value of £2,920 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £661,333, with a rental value of £2,587 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 172, Riverside Road, St. Albans has climbed by £2,300 (0.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £109 (3.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.7%.
Plot Size
172, Riverside Road, St. Albans occupies a 62 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 35 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 31st largest.
Energy Efficiency
172, Riverside Road, St. Albans has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 08 Oct 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
172, Riverside Road, St. Albans last changed hands on 30th June 2015, selling for £572,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 22.5% since June 2015.
- Sold Jun 2015£572,000
- Sold Jun 2012£374,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 470 metres of 172, Riverside Road, St. Albans across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 192, Riverside Road, St. Albans, AL1 1SF, a freehold house, sold at £718,000 on the 25th February 2025.
Read more about house prices in AL1.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Properties Let Nearby
Agents in our network have reported 3 lettings within 470 metres of 172, Riverside Road, St. Albans across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 55, Gabriel Square, St. Albans, AL1 3AS, a leasehold flat let by Collinson Hall in April 2025.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 172, Riverside Road, St. Albans as the 18th largest and the 12th most expensive of the 152 addresses on Riverside Road, St. Albans, AL1.
Against the AL1 postcode district average, it is £64k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mSt Peter's School
- 900mThe Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
- 1.0kmSt Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
- 900mLoreto College
- 1.4kmThe Marlborough Science Academy
- 1.6kmVerulam School
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Public Transport Nearby
St Albans City station is the nearest stop to 172, Riverside Road, St. Albans at 700 metres away.
- 700mSt Albans City
- 800mSt Albans Abbey
- 2.2kmPark Street
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
