8, Watford Road
8, Watford Road
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 8, Watford Road, St. Albans is a period freehold house with 2,088 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 768 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 8, Watford Road, St. Albans is £1,222,534 and the estimated rental value is £4,282 per month.
Watford Road, St. Albans, AL1 is located in the borough of St. Albans within the AL1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Watford Road, St. Albans has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2011.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium 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 8, Watford Road, St. Albans is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £1,283,661 and a rental value of £4,496 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £1,136,957 and a rental value of £3,982 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 8, Watford Road, St. Albans has grown by £2,678 (0.2%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £156 per month (3.6%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.2%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 8, Watford Road, St. Albans sits on a plot of 768 m2.
We have plot size data on 14 out of 17 other houses in the postcode and 8, Watford Road, St. Albans sits on the 12th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
8, Watford Road, St. Albans has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 12 Jul 2011.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 8, Watford Road, St. Albans was last sold on 29th February 2012 for £880,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since February 2012, the market for similar properties has risen by 65.7%.
- Sold Feb 2012£880,000
- Sold Mar 2002£620,000
- Sold Jul 1997£275,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 8, Watford Road, St. Albans within a radius of 740 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 30, Watford Road, St. Albans, AL1 2AJ, a freehold house which sold for £1,145,000 on the 2nd August 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 740 metres of 8, Watford Road, St. Albans over the last 2 years.
Most recently, 5 Ramryge Court, Prospect Road, St. Albans, AL1 2BX, a leasehold flat, was let by Collinson Hall in July 2025.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Watford Road, St. Albans, AL1 has a total of 75 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 8, Watford Road, St. Albans is the 17th largest and the 19th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £575k more expensive than the average property in AL1.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mSt Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
- 800mPrae Wood Primary School
- 800mMandeville Primary School
- 300mThe Marlborough Science Academy
- 2.0kmLoreto College
- 2.9kmVerulam School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 8, Watford Road, St. Albans is St Albans Abbey station, which is 700 metres away.
- 700mSt Albans Abbey
- 1.9kmPark Street
- 1.9kmSt Albans City
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.
