42, Royston Road
42, Royston Road
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 42, Royston Road, St. Albans is a freehold house that sits on a 287 m2 plot.
By comparing it to neighbours, we estimate that it is a period house with 1,087 ft2 of internal area and a garden.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 42, Royston Road, St. Albans is £676,191 and the estimated rental value is £2,758 per month.
Royston Road, St. Albans, AL1 is located in the borough of St. Albans within the AL1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, Royston Road, St. Albans has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2014 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the 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 42, Royston Road, St. Albans is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £710,001 and a rental value of £2,895 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £628,858 and a rental value of £2,565 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 42, Royston Road, St. Albans has risen by £2,187 (0.3%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £108 per month (3.9%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 42, Royston Road, St. Albans sits on a plot of 287 m2.
We have plot size data on 28 out of 29 other houses in the postcode and 42, Royston Road, St. Albans sits on the 2nd largest plot.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 42, Royston Road, St. Albans was last sold on 24th October 2014 for £450,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since October 2014, the market for similar properties has risen by 55.5%.
- Sold Oct 2014£450,000
- Sold Feb 2005£236,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 42, Royston Road, St. Albans within a radius of 490 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 2, Maxwell Road, St. Albans, AL1 5LA, a freehold house which sold for £695,000 on the 1st October 2024.
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
Our network of Estate Agents reports 3 lets within 490 metres of 42, Royston Road, St. Albans over the last 2 years.
Most recently, Flat 6, Ashbury Court 2, Beresford Road, St. Albans, AL1 5FW, a leasehold flat, was let by Collinson Hall in April 2025.
- Let agreed Apr 2025£ Undisclosed | FlatAshbury Court 2, Beresford RoadFlat 6, Ashbury Court 2, Beresford Road, St. Albans, AL1 5FW
- Let Jun 2024£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed HouseCape Road6, Cape Road, St. Albans, AL1 5DJ
- Let agreed May 2024£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatAshfield Court 102, Ashley RoadFlat 1, Ashfield Court 102, Ashley Road, St. Albans, AL1 5DF
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Royston Road, St. Albans, AL1 has a total of 56 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 42, Royston Road, St. Albans is the 12th largest and the 12th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £29k more expensive than the average property in AL1.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mCamp Primary and Nursery School
- 400mWindermere Primary School
- 600mCunningham Hill Junior School
- 1.0kmVerulam School
- 1.0kmBeaumont School
- 1.3kmNicholas Breakspear Catholic School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 42, Royston Road, St. Albans is St Albans City station, which is 1.4 kilometres away.
- 1.4kmSt Albans City
- 2.4kmSt Albans Abbey
- 3.3kmPark Street
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.
