Our Data Sources
178, Riverside Road, St. Albans has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in December 2011 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2022.
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 178, Riverside Road, St. Albans would be worth £681,947, with a potential rental value of £2,742 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £604,010, with a rental value of £2,429 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
178, Riverside Road, St. Albans occupies a 125 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 5th largest.
Energy Efficiency
178, Riverside Road, St. Albans has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 25 Feb 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
178, Riverside Road, St. Albans last changed hands on 21st December 2011, selling for £332,500. 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 69.1% since December 2011.
- Sold Dec 2011£332,500
- Sold Jul 2007£280,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 111 sales of comparable properties within 480 metres of 178, Riverside Road, St. Albans since 2015.
Most recently, 123, Riverside Road, St. Albans, AL1 1RZ, a freehold house, sold at £635,000 on the 1st May 2026.
Read more about house prices in AL1.
- Sold May 2026£635,000 | 3 Bed House123, Riverside Road, St. Albans, AL1 1RZ123, Riverside Road, St. Albans, AL1 1RZ
- Sold Mar 2025£568,000 | 3 Bed House133, Riverside Road, St. Albans, AL1 1RZ133, Riverside Road, St. Albans, AL1 1RZ
- Sold Feb 2025£718,000 | 3 Bed House192, Riverside Road, St. Albans, AL1 1SF192, Riverside Road, St. Albans, AL1 1SF
- Sold Feb 2025£625,000 | 3 Bed House176, Riverside Road, St. Albans, AL1 1SF176, Riverside Road, St. Albans, AL1 1SF
- Sold Dec 2024£780,000 | 3 Bed House2, Lower Paxton Road, St. Albans, AL1 1PG2, Lower Paxton Road, St. Albans, AL1 1PG
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 23 lettings within 480 metres of 178, Riverside Road, St. Albans across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is Flat 3, 40, Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, AL1 3AE, a leasehold flat let by Collinson Hall in May 2025.
- Let agreed May 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatFlat 3, 40, Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, AL1 3AEFlat 3, 40, Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, AL1 3AE
- Let agreed May 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatFlat 5, 40, Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, AL1 3AEFlat 5, 40, Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, AL1 3AE
- Let agreed May 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat41 Serra House, Charrington Place, St. Albans, AL1 3FU41 Serra House, Charrington Place, St. Albans, AL1 3FU
- Let agreed Apr 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat154C, London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1PQ154C, London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1PQ
- Let agreed Apr 2025£ Undisclosed | 1 Bed FlatFlat 31, Ziggurat House 25, Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, AL1 3UEFlat 31, Ziggurat House 25, Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, AL1 3UE
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £620,720, ranging from £549,719 to £754,855.
- 180 Riverside Road
3 Bed House | 4 m | Est. Value: £549,719
- 176 Riverside Road
3 Bed House | 5 m | Est. Value: £653,454
- 174 Riverside Road
3 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £653,454
- 182 Riverside Road
3 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £573,928
- 184 Riverside Road
3 Bed House | 12 m | Est. Value: £564,118
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 178, Riverside Road, St. Albans as the 32nd largest and the 28th most expensive of the 152 addresses on Riverside Road, St. Albans, AL1.
Against the AL1 postcode district average, it is £3k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- St Peter's School400 m away
- The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans900 m away
- St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery1.0 km away
- Loreto College900 m away
- The Marlborough Science Academy1.4 km away
- Verulam School1.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- St Albans City|700 m away
- St Albans Abbey|800 m away
- Park Street|2.2 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
