Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
141a, The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1NA
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About 141a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
141a is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 1NA). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).
At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £314,000 sits 90.3% above the 2012 sale of £165,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in October 2012.
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
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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 2)
Aug 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 August 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2022from Jul 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low Energy Lighting
29%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 141a, The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1NA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
141a 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.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
141a valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£314,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2012)
£165,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
18 October 2012Most recent
£165,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in WD17 1NA: £809,500 (2019–2007).
Versus other The Parade homes
Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 141a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
62 (D)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
88 m²
Street avg 63 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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.
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. 36 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 1NA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.5dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 141a, The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1NA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.