For sale Maisonette

90 ABBOTS AVENUE WEST

ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE AL1 2LB

2 beds 1 baths 73 m² Listed 20 Oct 2025 (-275d)

£400,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (88 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

73 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£370,000 May 2022

Price per m²

£5,479/m²

Local average

£347,786 (+15%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,691 of 33,755)

Street crime

237 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Ground Floor Maisonette
  • 1.2 Miles from the City Centre
  • 2 Double Bedrooms
  • Large, Private Rear Garden
  • Beautifully Presented Throughout

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Accessibility
Level access, No wheelchair access
Garden
Back garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

SUMMARY
Set within a popular residential area just 1.2 miles from St Albans city centre, this impressive two double bedroom ground floor maisonette combines modern living with generous outdoor space - ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or professionals.


DESCRIPTION
Set within a popular residential area just 1.2 miles from St Albans city centre, this impressive two double bedroom ground floor maisonette combines modern living with generous outdoor space - ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or professionals.

The property features a bright and spacious bay-fronted living/dining room, offering an inviting space for relaxation and entertaining. The modern fitted kitchen is well-designed with contemporary finishes and ample storage.

A welcoming entrance hall benefits from generous built-in storage cupboards, adding to the property's practicality and sense of space. Both double bedrooms are well-proportioned, providing comfortable accommodation throughout.

One of the home's standout features is the large private rear garden, perfect for outdoor dining, gardening, or family activities. The garden also includes a versatile garden room, currently used as a home office, offering an ideal space for remote working or hobbies.

Located within easy reach of St Albans city centre, mainline station, and local amenities, this attractive property offers the perfect balance of convenience and comfort in a sought-after location.

Reception Room 12' 5" to bay x 12' 5" max ( 3.78m to bay x 3.78m max )

Kitchen 12' 2" max x 11' 4" max ( 3.71m max x 3.45m max )

Bedroom 1 12' 11" x 10' 1" ( 3.94m x 3.07m )

Bedroom 2 10' 10" x 10' 4" ( 3.30m x 3.15m )

Bathroom 


We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

St. Albans

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 168388169

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 07/10/2022

Expiry date: 06/10/2032

Current heating cost: £496/year

Potential heating cost: £332/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £8,600

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #14381208

Property Details

Street: 90 Abbots Avenue West

Town: ST. ALBANS

Postcode: AL1 2LB

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 03/01/2021

Work Completed: 09/12/2020

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14423862

Property Details

Street: 90 Abbots Avenue West

Town: ST. ALBANS

Postcode: AL1 2LB

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 31/01/2021

Work Completed: 18/01/2021

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

124% since 2009

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £400,000 +8.1%
Sold 04/05/2022 (4 years ago) £370,000 +19.4%
Sold 05/04/2017 (9 years ago) £310,000 +87.3%
Sold 20/04/2009 (17 years ago) £165,500

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
50 CREIGHTON AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 2LH £314,200 03/10/2025 Flat
75 TAVISTOCK AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 2NL £370,000 25/10/2023 Flat
7 MANDEVILLE DRIVE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 2LD £315,000 25/10/2023 Flat
89 TAVISTOCK AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 2NL £365,000 28/11/2022 Flat
3 MARTYR CLOSE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 2LL £355,000 18/11/2022 Flat
26 CREIGHTON AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 2LH £353,000 12/09/2022 Flat
22C ABBOTS AVENUE WEST, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 2JZ £245,000 24/08/2022 Flat
Same street 64 ABBOTS AVENUE WEST, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 2LB £350,000 29/04/2022 Flat
9 LECTERN LANE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 2LZ £300,000 19/04/2022 Flat
46 CREIGHTON AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 2LH £346,000 13/12/2021 Flat
117 TAVISTOCK AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 2NL £350,000 06/12/2021 Flat
80 TAVISTOCK AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 2NN £332,500 24/09/2021 Flat
99 TAVISTOCK AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 2NL £325,000 06/08/2021 Flat
105 TAVISTOCK AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 2NL £338,000 30/07/2021 Flat

Street average: £350,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £331,438 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -19.1%
10y growth -6.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): St Albans. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -0.5%
5y (index) 2.6%
10y (index) 6.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for St Albans. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,733/mo
Realistic £1,925/mo
Optimistic £2,118/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → St Albans.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bedford: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Trumpington Drive 0.1 miles
Bus stop Pemberton Close 0.1 miles
Shop S M & Sons 0.1 miles
Shop Iceland 0.2 miles
Train station St Albans Abbey 0.5 miles
Train station Park Street 0.9 miles
Hospital Watford General Hospital 6.8 miles
University University of Hertfordshire 7.2 miles
University University Of Bedfordshire 10.0 miles
Hospital Priory Hospital 12.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 81
Violence and sexual offences 52
Other theft 28
Shoplifting 21
Burglary 11
Public order 10
Vehicle crime 9
Drugs 8
Criminal damage and arson 6
Robbery 4
Bicycle theft 3
Theft from the person 3
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 237

Within 1 mile during May 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
Mandeville Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 4 Jul 2016
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 18 Nov 2016
Watling View School Other 0.2 miles Good — 6 Sep 2016
The Marlborough Science Academy Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 28 Jan 2024
St Peter's School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 5 Sep 2014

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Flat, St. Peters Mews, AL1 £3,650/mo 2 1.2 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £3,650/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.91%
Max investor price (0.8%) £456,250
Target investor price (1%) £365,000
Gross yield 11%
Cost-to-rent ratio 9.1×
Monthly cashflow £1,685/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 17.4%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).