14 WEST AVENUE
ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE AL2 3HF
Property details
Floor area
74 m²
Last sold
£840,000 Jun 2017
Local average
£798,059 (+6.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (33,547 of 33,755)
Street crime
97 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Four Bedroom Detached
- Three Bath/Shower Rooms
- Open Plan Accommodation
- Kitchen/Living/Dining Room
- Separate Lounge
- Study/Office & Utility Room
- Feature Bi-Folding Doors
- Chain Free
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Introduction - Accommodation comprises of Entrance Hall, Shower Room, Lounge, Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room, Utility Room, Study/Office, Four Bedrooms, Master Bedroom En-Suite & Dressing Room, Family Bathroom, Front & Rear Garden With Off Street Parking.
Ground Floor Accommodation -
Entrance Hall - Composite front security door. Wood flooring. Spot lighting. Radiator. Under stairs storage cupboard.
Shower Room - Suite comprises of wash hand basin in vanity unit. Low level wc. Shower cubicle. Part tiled. Tiled flooring. Chrome heated towel rail. Extractor fan.
Lounge - Double glazed bay window to front aspect. Radiator. Carpet.
Open Plan Accommodation -
Kitchen/ Breakfast Area - Luxury fitted range of high gloss wall and base units with white stone work surfaces. One and half bowl sink. Mixer tap. Feature two side by side AEG ovens with five ring gas AEG hob and AEG cooker hood over. Integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Feature centre island/breakfast bar with storage underneath. Bi-folding doors to rear aspect. Double glazed window to side aspect. Wood flooring. Feature radiator. Sky lights.
Family Area - Wood flooring. Feature full length wall hung radiator. Spot lighting.
Utility Room - Work surfaces. One bowl sink. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Wood flooring.
Study/Office - Double glazed window to side aspect. Wood flooring. Radiator.
Master Bedroom - Double glazed bay window to front aspect. Carpet. Radiator.
Dressing Room - Full length fitted wardrobes with integrated shelving. Carpet.
En-Suite - Luxury suite comprises of wash hand basin in vanity unit. Low level wc. Walk-in shower cubicle. Chrome heated towel rail. Fully tiled. Spot lighting.
Bedroom Two - Double glazed glazed window to rear aspect. Carpet. Radiator.
First Floor Accommodation -
Landing - Stairs from entrance hall. Carpet. Storage cupboard.
Bedroom Three - Double glazed window to rear aspect. Carpet. Radiator. Spot lighting. Made to measure fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom Four - Double glazed window to side aspect. Carpet. Radiator. Spot lighting. Made to measure fitted wardrobes.
Family Bathroom - Suite comprises of wash hand basin in vanity unit. Low level wc. Bath with mixer tap. Tiled. Velux window to side aspect.
Exterior -
Front Garden/Parking - Brick wall as border. Grey brick paved driveway suitable for off street parking for several cars. Wall lighting. Side access.
Rear Garden - Patio area with Grey stone effect slaps. Mostly laid to lawn. Outside garden lighting. Garden shed. Fully enclosed timber fencing. Side access.
Energy Performance Certificate: D -
Why Cassidy & Tate - At Cassidy & Tate we pride ourselves on delivering a simple, straight forward and fully transparent service which is delivered by all personnel with the utmost professionalism and a supreme level of customer assistance. We provide an extensive range of services to facilitate all aspects of buying and selling such as independent mortgage advice and legal advice. We are very much a business with personal service at heart and understand how best to support our clients throughout the process. Maintaining a high calibre of personnel is a core value of Cassidy & Tate. Boasting a combined level of experience within Hertfordshire and London spanning over 50 years, we can provide specialist advice in all aspects of Residential Sales and Lettings, Commercial, New Home and Land sales. The key to our success is extensive local knowledge combined with the fusion of both, traditional estate agency and cutting edge techniques. We operate from ultra modern offices and use the latest technology to assist us, including social media. Professional photography and floor plans are used as standard to produce an unrivalled property prospectus as we passionately believe first impressions speak volumes.
About St. Albans - An historic Cathedral City, approximately 22 miles from central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and district of St. Albans, in the County of Hertfordshire. A City that successfully combines modern day life and amenities with a history shaped by over 2000 years of continuous human occupation. Steeped in history dating back to Pre-Roman times, signs of which are clearly visible throughout the City today, St Albans is an historic market town and a much sought after location within the London commuter belt. The City is popular for it's outstanding educational system with many local schools, both Private and State, excelling in the Ofsted reports. Shopping offers a fine blend of many independent boutiques mixed with High Street stores. St. Albans enjoys a wide range of leisure activites and benefits from lots of open space and parkland. Ideally positioned for road links to include M1, M25, A1 and within easy distance of London Heathrow, London Luton and Stansted Airports.
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St Albans
Cassidy & Tate
Reference: 66749315
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #11724604
Property Details
Street: 14 West Avenue
Town: ST. ALBANS
Postcode: AL2 3HF
Installation Details
Items: 8 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 11/07/2016
Work Completed: 10/06/2016
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
63% since 2015
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 30/06/2017 (8 years ago) | £840,000 | +63.1% |
| Sold | 09/12/2015 (10 years ago) | £515,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A BARRY CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 3HN | £660,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached |
| 108 WATFORD ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 3JZ | £595,000 | 14/11/2023 | Detached |
| 32 LABURNUM GROVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 3HQ | £1,360,000 | 08/09/2023 | Detached |
| 112 WATFORD ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 3JZ | £1,300,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| 54 CUCKMANS DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 3AF | £920,000 | 23/06/2023 | Detached |
| 35A RAGGED HALL LANE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 3LB | £720,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 2B WEST AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 3HF | £325,000 | 25/11/2022 | Other |
| 84 WATFORD ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 3JZ | £810,000 | 15/09/2022 | Detached |
| 21 STANLEY AVENUE, CHISWELL GREEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 3AA | £720,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 11 WEST AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 3HA | £565,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| 102 WATFORD ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 3JZ | £660,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| 110 WATFORD ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 3JZ | £1,400,000 | 10/08/2021 | Detached |
| 23A LABURNUM GROVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 3HQ | £590,000 | 16/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £325,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £858,333 (12 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): St Albans. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for St Albans. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → St Albans.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for South West Herts: £1,995/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | West Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Day 1 | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Park Street | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | How Wood | 1.1 miles |
| University | Unknown | 5.2 miles |
| Hospital | Harpenden Memorial Hospital | 6.0 miles |
| Hospital | Watford General Hospital | 6.1 miles |
| University | John Scales Centre for Biomedical Engineering | 7.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 97 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killigrew Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 9 Dec 2014 |
| The Marlborough Science Academy | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 28 Jan 2024 |
| Watling View School | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 6 Sep 2016 |
| St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 18 Nov 2016 |
| Mandeville Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 4 Jul 2016 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).