# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (AL1 4QQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 26 WOODSTOCK ROAD NORTH, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE AL1 4QQ | | Price | £1,350,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £1,350,000 Nov 2023 | ## Description **The Property:** An exquisite three bedroom semi-detached house of significant character located on one of St Albans’ premier residential roads within walking distance of popular schooling, the mainline station and the vibrant city centre. The house is offered in excellent condition throughout and boasts a fabulous garden with garden office, garage and off-street parking. **Description:** Properties such as this imposing semi-detached home are rare to the market. Offering a wealth of family accommodation, it occupies a substantial plot on one of the most desirable roads in St. Albans. Set back from the road, and beyond a good sized gravel driveway, the front door sits under a small porch and opens into a generous entrance hall and adjacent is an impressive dual aspect reception room with a bay window to the front and two feature fireplaces. An extension commissioned by the current owners has created a superb kitchen/dining space at the rear of the property with large bi-fold doors opening onto the garden. This lovely room is a particularly bright space with several rooflights and its generous proportions offer a flexibility of use, with plenty of room for relaxing or more informal dining. The kitchen is well planned with an excellent range of stylish units and timber worksurfaces and the design incorporates a large island with a breakfast bar. The ground floor accommodation also includes a smart shower room and a utility room accessed from the kitchen, and there is a garage with double doors to the front and access from the rear, which may offer further potential for extension if required. There are three bedrooms on the first floor, all beautifully presented. The largest both have attractive fireplaces and they all have use of a dual aspect bathroom with timber panelling and a freestanding roll top bath. The sizeable east facing garden extends to over 170 feet in length and has been lovingly maintained by the current owners. Laid mainly to lawn, there are a number of mature trees and well stocked planting beds and the landscaping includes a paved seating area close to the house. There is a good sized timber workshop/shed and a beautiful Garden Room has been installed at the rear, an ideal space for relaxing or perfect as a home office. Council Tax Band: F £2,969.08 (2023/2024) **Location:** Woodstock Road North is situated in a popular area within walking distance of well regarded schools and the mainline station. The area is surrounded with local parks and is well supported with local shopping and leisure facilities. ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/136715963/545872) - Front - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/136715963/545875) - Kitchen - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/136715963/545879) - Living Room - ![Garden](/listings/photos/136715963/545882) - Garden - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/136715963/545886) - Bedroom One - ![Kitchen / Living](/listings/photos/136715963/545889) - Kitchen / Living - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/136715963/545891) - Kitchen - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/136715963/545892) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/136715963/545893) - Living Room - ![Living / Dining Room](/listings/photos/136715963/545894) - Living / Dining Room - ![Living/Dining Room](/listings/photos/136715963/545897) - Living/Dining Room - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/136715963/545898) - Dining Area - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/136715963/545900) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/136715963/545902) - Bedroom Three - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/136715963/545907) - Bathroom - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/136715963/545909) - Shower Room - ![Garden Office](/listings/photos/136715963/545916) - Garden Office - ![Garden Office](/listings/photos/136715963/545922) - Garden Office - ![Garden](/listings/photos/136715963/545936) - Garden ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/136715963/545945) - Floorplan ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 26 WOODSTOCK ROAD NORTH, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4QQ | £1,350,000 | 15/11/2023 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 39 THE DELL, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4HF | £900,000 | 05/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 4 SALISBURY AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4UA | £1,090,000 | 15/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 63 BRAMPTON ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4QA | £975,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 51 BRAMPTON ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4PU | £1,280,000 | 20/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 118 BRAMPTON ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4PY | £1,025,000 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 73 BRAMPTON ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4QA | £1,555,000 | 24/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 13 BURNHAM ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4QN | £700,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 40 WOODSTOCK ROAD NORTH, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4QF | £1,305,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 6 WOODSTOCK ROAD NORTH, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4QQ | £1,430,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 34 WOODSTOCK ROAD SOUTH, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4QJ | £685,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 13 WOODSTOCK ROAD NORTH, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4QB | £1,325,000 | 19/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 31 WOODSTOCK ROAD SOUTH, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4QH | £892,500 | 19/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 BEAUMONT AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4TJ | £1,290,000 | 13/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 49 BRAMPTON ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4PU | £1,175,000 | 15/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 89 SALISBURY AVENUE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4TY | £1,505,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 22 HAMILTON ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4PZ | £1,053,750 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 22 WOODSTOCK ROAD SOUTH, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4QJ | £765,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 24 BURNHAM ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4QW | £832,500 | 13/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 46 BURNHAM ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4QW | £800,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 21 WOODSTOCK ROAD SOUTH, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4QH | £795,000 | 18/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £1,430,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £1,049,934 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £786,135 (21 Semi-detached, AL1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +71.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (St Albans). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,727/mo - **Realistic:** £1,919/mo - **Optimistic:** £2,111/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bedford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.14% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £239,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £191,900 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -3.1% - **10y growth:** 32.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for St Albans; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.5% - **5y growth (index):** 16.3% - **10y growth (index):** 25.4% ## 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)