40 Watson Avenue, St Albans, AL3 5HP is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £406,806 , which equates to approximately £590 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jul 2015 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £106,806, representing a 35.6% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £406,806 is:

  • 33.6% lower than the average property price on Watson Avenue
  • 30.6% lower than the average in the AL3 5HP postcode area
  • and 40.9% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 18 February 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£406,806
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£590
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Watson Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5HP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Feb 2025.

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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Mar 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 15.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL3 5HP

18 th / 19
Price Rank
31% lower than average
14 th / 14
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
10 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL3 5HP , this house's estimated value ranks 18th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 14 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 14th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£406,806
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
31 Jul 2015
£300,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 12 May 2022
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2014
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2006
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £176,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2005

Data Sources

The property at 40 Watson Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5HP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Jul 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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