2 Elm Court, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QQ
About 2 Elm Court
2 Elm Court is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 1QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 47 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (47–69 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £229,000 is 40.5% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 31.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in February 2013.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
2 Elm Court has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
7applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 2 Elm Court has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£229,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.5% per year over 16 years.
£163,000
Growth on file: 9.5% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
6 February 2013Most recent
£163,000
+323.4%over 15 years24 February 1997
£38,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1QQ: £214,950 (2020–2009).
Nearby sales in WD17 1QQ
11 Elm Court, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QQ
Sold Jan 2020
£235,00010 Elm Court, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QQ
Sold Jan 2014
£223,0003 Elm Court, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QQ
Sold Nov 2013
£214,9501 Elm Court, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QQ
Sold Feb 2011
£155,0005 Elm Court, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QQ
Sold Oct 2006
£153,000
Versus other Elm Court homes
2 Elm Court is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£3,468
Street avg £2,968
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 54 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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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
0.1 km
Beechen Grove North — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.3dB








