169 Watling Street, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2NZ is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,497 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,179,231 , which equates to approximately £472 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 May 1997 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £969,231, representing a 461.5% increase, or approximately 16.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,179,231 is:

  • 16.9% higher than the average property price on Watling Street
  • 19.7% higher than the average in the AL2 2NZ postcode area
  • and 71.4% higher than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 December 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2497 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,179,231
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£472
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

169 Watling Street, Park Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2NZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Dec 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows have full secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Jun 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, plus solar, with its energy efficiency improving from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to full secondary glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Full secondary glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL2 2NZ

5 th / 13
Price Rank
20% higher than average
2 nd / 8
Size Rank
33% bigger than average
7 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL2 2NZ , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 8 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,179,231
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+462 %
8 May 1997
£210,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 2540 sq ft
sale price: £759,000
sale date: 17 Jul 2015
rooms: 8
size: 2379 sq ft
sale price: £955,000
sale date: 16 Mar 2007
rooms: 10
size: 2669 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 6 May 2005

Data Sources

The property at 169 Watling Street, Park Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2NZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 May 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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