# 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

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- ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/125097881/1255181) - Picture No. 02

## 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, Hatfield Road, WD24 | £1,850/mo | 2 | 0.07 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: £1,660/mo (5 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,700/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2550%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,502/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7768.2%

*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)

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