Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
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
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.
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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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
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
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Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls
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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.
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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.
42a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£246,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2024)
£189,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
11 November 2024Most recent
£189,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1PA: £260,000 (2025–2017).
Nearby sales in WD17 1PA
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
Floor Area
68 m²
Street avg 51 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.0 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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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
0.2 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.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
53.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.1dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
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