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Crossroads House, 12, 165 The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1NJ

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
47 m²
506 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About Crossroads House

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

Crossroads House is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 1NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity. At 47 m² this is the 13th smallest of 22 units on EPC record in Crossroads House, where floor areas span 40–50 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 22 units on file.

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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 2)
Mar 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 March 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromD58toC76
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo 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 Crossroads House, 12, 165 The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Crossroads House has no planning applications on record.

7

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.

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

Current estimate

£187,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

On the street

Versus other The Parade homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

Above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Crossroads 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
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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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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

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 1NJ

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 Crossroads House, 12, 165 The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1NJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.