40, Driftwood Avenue
40, Driftwood Avenue
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 40, Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans is a mid-century freehold house with 1,582 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 461 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 40, Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans is £795,137 and the estimated rental value is £2,857 per month.
Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans, AL2 is located in the borough of St. Albans within the AL2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
40, Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2019.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 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 40, Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £834,894 and a rental value of £3,000 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £739,478 and a rental value of £2,657 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 40, Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans has grown by £4,463 (0.6%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £101 per month (3.5%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.3%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 40, Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans sits on a plot of 461 m2.
We have plot size data on 48 out of 48 other houses in the postcode and 40, Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans sits on the 7th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
40, Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 22 Jan 2019.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 40, Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans was last sold on 4th February 2022 for £795,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since February 2022, the market for similar properties has dropped by 5.9%.
- Sold Feb 2022£795,000
- Sold Nov 2017£505,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 40, Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans within a radius of 870 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 27, Sunnydell, St. Albans, AL2 3HP, a freehold house sold by Collinson Hall for £700,000 on the 23rd February 2026.
Read more about house prices in AL2.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Similar Properties Let Nearby
Our network of Estate Agents reports 1 let of a property similar to 40, Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans within a radius of 870 metres over the last 2 years.
Most recently, 67, Mayflower Road, St. Albans, AL2 2QN, a freehold house, was let by Collinson Hall in May 2024.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans, AL2 has a total of 48 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 40, Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans is the 4th largest and the 5th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £234k more expensive than the average property in AL2.
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Schools Nearby
- 900mKilligrew Primary and Nursery School
- 1.0kmHow Wood Primary and Nursery School
- 1.2kmPark Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- 1.7kmThe Marlborough Science Academy
- 3.1kmParmiter's School
- 3.3kmSaint Michael's Catholic High School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 40, Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans is How Wood (Hertfordshire) station, which is 1.1 kilometres away.
- 1.1kmHow Wood (Hertfordshire)
- 1.2kmPark 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.
