71, Watling Street
71, Watling Street
Description & Estimates
Public records show 71, Watling Street, St. Albans to be an early-century freehold house with 1,829 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 739 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
71, Watling Street, St. Albans has an estimated sale value of £1,056,750 and an estimated rental value of £3,833 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Watling Street, St. Albans, AL1 lies in the borough of St. Albans, within the AL1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
71, Watling Street, St. Albans has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2026 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 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 71, Watling Street, St. Albans would be worth £1,109,588, with a potential rental value of £4,025 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £982,778, with a rental value of £3,565 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 71, Watling Street, St. Albans has increased by £2,315 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £140 (3.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.4%.
Plot Size
71, Watling Street, St. Albans occupies a 739 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 20 other houses in this postcode, 19 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 6th largest.
Energy Efficiency
71, Watling Street, St. Albans has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 29 Aug 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
71, Watling Street, St. Albans last changed hands on 19th February 2026, selling for £975,000. 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 22.0% since February 2026.
- Sold Feb 2026£975,000
- Sold Aug 1999£265,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 800 metres of 71, Watling Street, St. Albans across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 73, Watling Street, St. Albans, AL1 2QF, a freehold house, sold at £1,250,000 on the 18th February 2026.
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 800 metres of 71, Watling Street, St. Albans across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 13, Mount Drive, St. Albans, AL2 2NP, a freehold house let by Collinson Hall in June 2025.
- Let Jun 2025£ Undisclosed | 3 Bed HouseMount Drive13, Mount Drive, St. Albans, AL2 2NP
- Let agreed Mar 2025£ Undisclosed | 1 Bed FlatPrince Eugene Place, Tithe Barn CloseFlat 4, Prince Eugene Place, Tithe Barn Close, St. Albans, AL1 2QY
- Let Dec 2023£ Undisclosed | 1 Bed FlatPrince Eugene Place, Tithe Barn CloseFlat 2, Prince Eugene Place, Tithe Barn Close, St. Albans, AL1 2QY
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 71, Watling Street, St. Albans as the 40th largest and the 50th most expensive of the 83 addresses on Watling Street, St. Albans, AL1.
Against the AL1 postcode district average, it is £409k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mSt Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
- 300mMandeville Primary School
- 800mKilligrew Primary and Nursery School
- 400mThe Marlborough Science Academy
- 2.2kmLoreto College
- 2.9kmVerulam School
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Public Transport Nearby
St Albans Abbey station is the nearest stop to 71, Watling Street, St. Albans at 1.0 kilometres away.
- 1.0kmSt Albans Abbey
- 1.2kmPark Street
- 2.0kmSt Albans City
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
