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Grasshopper House 2 4, Flat 2, The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1AA

3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Grasshopper House 2 4

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Grasshopper House 2 4 is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 1AA). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 44 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in Grasshopper House 2 4, where floor areas span 39–44 m². On EPC score it ranks last in the building (65 versus a best of 67). The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Grasshopper House 2 4's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromC77toD63
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

May 2026from Feb 2016
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Grasshopper House 2 4, Flat 2, The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at Grasshopper House 2 4, Flat 2, The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1AA

3decisions48documents7nearby
  1. Aug 2010
    Change Of UseAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of part of ground floor retail unit to coffee / tea shop (A3) (amended application form and description)

    Documents
    31 docs on file
    Reference
    10/00489/COU
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. Change Of UseDecision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Grasshopper House 2 4 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 1 sales in WD17 1AA: £105,000 (2016–2016).

On the street

Versus other The Parade homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Grasshopper House 2 4 is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 0.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Grasshopper House 2 4

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Watford district page.
Full Watford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

266/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Clarendon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 1AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 1AA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 1AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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