London Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1
By Frost's Estate Agents
£ 270,000
Reviews
4 out of 5 stars
Frost's Estate Agents says ..
A one-bedroom top floor apartment situated on a central St Albans road. The property is located 0.2 miles from the City Centre and 0.5 miles from St Albans city train station. The property benefits internally from an open plan living and dining area is filled with natural light, the r...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, a popular commuter town with good transport links to London. The proximity to St Albans City train station (0.82km) provides convenient access to London and other parts of the UK. Several well-regarded schools are also within a short distance, making it an attractive location for families. The area appears to have a mix of commercial and residential properties. Based on the provided images, the property appears to be in good condition. The interior is modern and well-maintained, with a contemporary kitchen and bathroom. There is no visible evidence of significant repairs or renovations needed. The property includes a private garden, which is a desirable feature, especially in a city location. The garden appears to be well-maintained and of a reasonable size for an apartment. The list price of £270,000 is slightly below the average price for the area (£440,715). However, the property is significantly smaller than the average property size (451 sqft vs 791 sqft). Considering its smaller size and the average price per square foot of £557, a price in the region of £250,000-£260,000 might be more in line with market expectations. However, the property’s good condition and the inclusion of a private garden could justify a slightly higher price. The nearby listings show a range of prices, with some properties being significantly more expensive, suggesting that location and specific features can influence pricing. Therefore, while the list price is at the lower end of the spectrum, it does not appear unreasonable given the property’s characteristics and location.
Therefore, we give this property 8 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 9
- Location
- 9
- Land
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 451.00
- Lot (est)
- 451.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 488,600.00 £Decreased by 6.01 %
- Est sale value
- 283,679.00 £Increased by 9.01 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,814.00 £/moIncreased by 6.02 %
- Est letting value
- 902.00 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.46 %Increased by 12.91 %
- Crime Rate
- 14.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Independent College | Other Independent School | Good | 0.16 KM |
| St Peter'S School | Community School | Good | 0.33 KM |
| Sa6 St Albans Family Centre | Children's Centre | 0.38 KM | |
| Alban City School | Free Schools | Good | 0.58 KM |
| Loreto College | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.71 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Square | £ 200,833 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cattle Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St Peter's Road | £ 550,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Riverside Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Orchard House Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans City | 1548 | SAC | 0.82 KM |
| St Albans Abbey | 1562 | SAA | 0.99 KM |
| Park Street | 1561 | PKT | 2.73 KM |
| How Wood (Hertfordshire) | 1563 | HWW | 3.69 KM |
| Bricket Wood | 1560 | BWO | 5.58 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Road, St. Albans | £ 210,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.04 KM |
| Benedictine Place, St Albans | £ 450,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.06 KM |
| Marlborough Road, City Centre, St Albans, AL1 | £ 250,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.06 KM |
| Davis Court, St Albans, AL1 | £ 229,950 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| London Road, St Albans | £ 525,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 98a London Road | £ 178,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 47 London Road | £ 826,250 | 0.03 KM |
| 49 London Road | £ 926,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 6 Wetherall Mews | £ 467,500 | 0.08 KM |
| 10 Wetherall Mews | £ 705,000 | 0.08 KM |