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42a, Woodford Road, Watford, WD17 1PA

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 42a

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

42a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 1PA). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 68 m² this is the 12th smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–239 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 22 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £246,000 is 30.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£258/sq ft) was about 37.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £189,000.

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

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Aug 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 August 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromE48toD58
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

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 42a, Woodford Road, Watford, WD17 1PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42a 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.

42a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£246,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£189,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 November 2024Most recent

    £189,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1PA: £260,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Woodford Road homes

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

42a is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,779

Street avg £3,214

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42a

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£272k

10 Elm Court, Albert Road South

WD17 1QQ

2 bed
£339k

1 Orphanage Road

WD17 1PG

2 bed1 bath
£353k

10 Terrace Gardens

WD17 1RB

2 bed1 bath
£398k

10 Franklin Road

WD17 1QD

2 bed1 bath
£435k

1 Franklin Road

WD17 1QD

2 bed1 bath
£235k

1 Elm Court, Albert Road South

WD17 1QQ

1 bed
£219k

10 Caledonian Court, West Street

WD17 1RY

1 bed
£219k

10 Woodford Road

WD17 1PA

1 bed1 bath
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

0.2 km

Watford Junction Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 35 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 1PA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 1PA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 1PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

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 42a, Woodford Road, Watford, WD17 1PA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.