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Faircross House, Flat 11, 116 The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1BA

3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Faircross House

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

Faircross House is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD17 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). At 62 m² this is the 7th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in Faircross House, where floor areas span 37–95 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 14 units on file.

It hasn't traded since March 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 sits 73.3% above the 2011 sale of £150,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingOff street
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Faircross House

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Aug 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 August 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Nov 2010
EPC improved fromE52toD68
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
27%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2013from May 2013
EPC improved fromD68toF36
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemGas Multipoint

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2020from Jun 2013
EPC improved fromF36toD60
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
33%63%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property 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 Faircross House, Flat 11, 116 The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Faircross House has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£150,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 March 2011Most recent

    £150,000

    -2.6%over 4 years

  2. 13 June 2006

    £154,000

    +175.0%over 7 years

  3. 17 September 1998

    £56,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1BA: £270,000 (2026–2019).

On the street

Versus other The Parade homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Faircross House stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,419

Street avg £3,256

Below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 65 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Faircross House

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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£268k

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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

Town Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 1BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 1BA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 1BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Faircross House, Flat 11, 116 The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1BA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.