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225A

ST ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE WD24 5BH

775 sq ft Listed 18 Jul 2022 (-1463d)

£800 pcm

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# Property for rent (WD24 5BH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 225A, ST ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE WD24 5BH |
| Price | £800 pcm |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 72 m² |
| Last sold | £90,000 Jan 1999 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 25/07/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,372/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,000

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2769-3028-5203-0497-8200)

## Description

___AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY___

We are pleased to offer to the market this en suite room available in the heart of Watford.

Property is situated on St Albans Road, which is perfectly located for those requiring access to the M1, M25, A41 or A405 and within walking distance to Watford Junction train station. Located by a row of shops, including convenience shops, beauty stores, cafes and restaurants.

This room is situated on the first floor of the property and has its own en suite bathroom. The Kitchen and lounge are shared with two other occupant.

Parking is available on nearby streets well within walking distance - some roads are permit holders and some are unrestricted in this area.

Available to rent immediately and offered on a furnished basis.

ALL BILLS INCLUDED - INCLUDING COUNCIL TAX!!!

Call us today to book your viewing!

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:**

We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

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## Property Photos

- ![Google Maps Image](/listings/photos/125097881/1255180) - Google Maps Image
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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #9931891
- **Address:** 225a St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 5BH
- **Certificate Issued:** 26/11/2013
- **Work Completed:** 27/09/2013
- **Items:** 7 window(s)

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Watford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,633/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,814/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,995/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South West Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Regent Street, WD24 | £1,950/mo | 2 | 0.06 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Hatfield Road, WD24 | £1,850/mo | 2 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Cecil St, WD24 | £2,100/mo | 3 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Parker Street, WD24 | £1,800/mo | 2 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Cecil Street, WD24 | £1,700/mo | 2 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Cromer Road, WD24 | £1,750/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Park Road, WD17 | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, North Watford, WD24 | £1,500/mo | 1 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,769/mo (8 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,775/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2662.5%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,569/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8117.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £11/m²

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

72 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,477 of 33,755)

Street crime

443 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

___AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY___

We are pleased to offer to the market this en suite room available in the heart of Watford.

Property is situated on St Albans Road, which is perfectly located for those requiring access to the M1, M25, A41 or A405 and within walking distance to Watford Junction train station. Located by a row of shops, including convenience shops, beauty stores, cafes and restaurants.

This room is situated on the first floor of the property and has its own en suite bathroom. The Kitchen and lounge are shared with two other occupant.

Parking is available on nearby streets well within walking distance - some roads are permit holders and some are unrestricted in this area.

Available to rent immediately and offered on a furnished basis.

ALL BILLS INCLUDED - INCLUDING COUNCIL TAX!!!

Call us today to book your viewing!

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

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Watford

National Home Move - LSL Franchise

Reference: 125097881

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 26/07/2023

Expiry date: 25/07/2033

Current heating cost: £1,372/year

Potential heating cost: £814/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,000

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
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)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9931891

Property Details

Street: 225a St. Albans Road

Town: WATFORD

Postcode: WD24 5BH

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows

Certificate Issued: 26/11/2013

Work Completed: 27/09/2013

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.

Rental Range

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

Low £1,633/mo

Realistic £1,814/mo

Optimistic £1,995/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Watford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South West Herts: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WD24 5BH

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Unknown	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Regent Street	0.1 miles
Train station	Watford Junction	0.4 miles
Train station	Watford North	0.5 miles
Hospital	Watford General Hospital	1.5 miles
University	Middlesex University	8.4 miles
University	Flood Hazard Research Centre	8.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	131
Anti-social behaviour	93
Other theft	53
Shoplifting	37
Vehicle crime	33
Public order	25
Drugs	23
Criminal damage and arson	12
Burglary	11
Robbery	7
Bicycle theft	6
Other crime	6
Theft from the person	5
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	443

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
Parkgate Junior School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 18 Jul 2018
Knutsford Primary Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 1 Mar 2023
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 11 Dec 2023
Nascot Wood Junior School	Primary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 29 Nov 2023
Beechfield School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 12 Jul 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Terraced House, Regent Street, WD24	£1,950/mo	2	0.06 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Hatfield Road, WD24	£1,850/mo	2	0.07 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Cecil St, WD24	£2,100/mo	3	0.12 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Parker Street, WD24	£1,800/mo	2	0.14 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Cecil Street, WD24	£1,700/mo	2	0.14 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Cromer Road, WD24	£1,750/mo	2	0.16 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Park Road, WD17	£1,500/mo	2	0.32 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, North Watford, WD24	£1,500/mo	1	0.43 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,769/mo (8 listings)