Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
145a, The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1NA
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About 145a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
145a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 1NA). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Other recorded features include a loft. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 70).
It hasn't traded since June 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 86 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2007–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 35.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 sits 52.7% above the 2008 sale of £169,000.
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
- LoftYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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.
145a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate
Feb 2019EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 February 2029
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Mid 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 145a, The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1NA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
145a 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.
145a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£258,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 35.2% per year over 1 year.
Last sold (2008)
£169,000
Growth on file: 35.2% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
26 June 2008Most recent
£169,000
+35.2%over 11 months8 August 2007
£125,000
Median price across the last 3 sales in WD17 1NA: £1,450,000 (2019–2012).
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 epc rating, 145a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
86 m²
Street avg 64 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 3.1 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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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 145a, The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1NA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.