8c, St Johns Road, Watford, WD17 1PT
About 8c
8c is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD17 1PT). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). At 37 m² this is the 4th smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 16–171 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 23 units on file.
It hasn't traded since May 2007, a hold of 19 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. Today's modelled estimate of £235,000 sits 62.1% above the 2007 sale of £145,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£364/sq ft) was about 23.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 37 m² it's 20.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (47 m² median across 22 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Planning history
8c has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
7applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 8c
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
30-day money-back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£235,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£145,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
3 May 2007Most recent
£145,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1PT: £580,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in WD17 1PT
Versus other St Johns Road homes
On floor area, 8c runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,919
Street avg £8,172
Floor Area
37 m²
Street avg 43 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
Similar properties nearby
10 Caledonian Court, West Street
WD17 1RY
10 Woodford Road
WD17 1PA
1 Elm Court, Albert Road South
WD17 1QQ
10a, Clarendon Road
WD17 1DY
10 Elm Court, Albert Road South
WD17 1QQ
1 Orphanage Road
WD17 1PG
10 Terrace Gardens
WD17 1RB
10 Franklin Road
WD17 1QD
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
10/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
St John's Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 35 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.7dB








