What kind of home is Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ?

Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ have?

The current EPC rating for Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ?

Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ use?

The latest EPC at Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ?

Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ in?

Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ?

Police records around Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ show an average of 266 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ?

The closest primary school to Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ is Lanchester Primary School (382m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (399m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ?

The closest bus stop to Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, WD17 1NJ is Town Hall, 55m away. The nearest rail option is Watford Junction Rail Station, 535m away.

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Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1NJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

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 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity. At 43 m² this is the 6th 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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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 2022

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Sept 2009

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Crossroads House, 13, 165 The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Crossroads House has no planning applications on record.

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

£179,000

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.

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

78 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

Above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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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 1NJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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