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31a, St Johns Road, Watford, WD17 1QB

5 sales on record4 planning records
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 31a

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

31a is a property in Watford (WD17 1QB). It has council tax band C.

Most recent transfer: April 2021 at £221,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 3 refused. Across 1997–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year.

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Everything you need to know about 31a

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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31a, St Johns Road, Watford, WD17 1QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

  1. Dec 2020
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey

    Proposed extension to first floor flat and internal alterations.

    Documents
    24 docs on file
    Reference
    20/01220/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Jun 2020
    SubdivisionFull
    In report

    Alterations to internal layout to existing first floor dwelling to be 2 bedroom / 3 person flat

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    20/00379/FUL
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

31a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Last sold (2021)

£221,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 April 2021Most recent

    £221,000

    +333.3%over 6 years

  2. 12 October 2014

    £51,000

    -68.7%

  3. 7 August 2014

    £163,000

    +46.2%over 11 years

  4. 5 September 2002

    £111,500

    +134.7%over 5 years

  5. 14 March 1997

    £47,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1QB: £435,000 (2023–2021).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day 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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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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

10/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beechen Grove North — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 1QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low
55 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 31a, St Johns Road, Watford, WD17 1QB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.