288, Watford Road
288, Watford Road
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 288, Watford Road, St. Albans is a mid-century freehold house with 861 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 495 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 288, Watford Road, St. Albans is £611,072 and the estimated rental value is £2,136 per month.
Watford Road, St. Albans, AL2 is located in the borough of St. Albans within the AL2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
288, Watford Road, St. Albans has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in April 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 288, Watford Road, St. Albans is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £641,625 and a rental value of £2,243 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £568,297 and a rental value of £1,987 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 288, Watford Road, St. Albans has moved up by £9,920 (1.6%), while its estimated rental value has increased by £99 per month (4.6%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.2%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 288, Watford Road, St. Albans sits on a plot of 495 m2.
We have plot size data on 19 out of 19 other houses in the postcode and 288, Watford Road, St. Albans sits on the 9th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
288, Watford Road, St. Albans has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 09 Jan 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Warm air, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 288, Watford Road, St. Albans was last sold on 11th April 2025 for £680,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since April 2025, the market for similar properties has dropped by 13.1%.
- Sold Apr 2025£680,000
- Sold May 2007£380,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 288, Watford Road, St. Albans within a radius of 980 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 4, Forefield, St. Albans, AL2 3DG, a freehold house which sold for £585,000 on the 27th March 2026.
Read more about house prices in AL2.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Properties Let Nearby
Our network of Estate Agents reports 3 lets within 980 metres of 288, Watford Road, St. Albans over the last 2 years.
Most recently, 142, Watford Road, St. Albans, AL2 3JZ, a freehold house, was let by Collinson Hall in April 2025.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Watford Road, St. Albans, AL2 has a total of 259 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 288, Watford Road, St. Albans is the 233rd largest and the 224th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £49k more expensive than the average property in AL2.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.0kmKilligrew Primary and Nursery School
- 1.1kmHow Wood Primary and Nursery School
- 1.4kmPark Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- 1.8kmThe Marlborough Science Academy
- 3.0kmParmiter's School
- 3.2kmSaint Michael's Catholic High School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 288, Watford Road, St. Albans is How Wood (Hertfordshire) station, which is 1.3 kilometres away.
- 1.3kmHow Wood (Hertfordshire)
- 1.4kmPark Street
- 2.0kmBricket Wood
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
