What kind of home is 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ?

2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ last change hands?

2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ last sold for £163,000 in February 2013, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £38,500 in February 1997, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1997 and February 2013, 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ rose from £38,500 to £163,000, a change of £124,500. That works out to roughly +9.5% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ?

2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 1QQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ?

2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ in?

2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ show an average of 266 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ is Watford St John's Church of England Primary School (314m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (504m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ is Beechen Grove North, 63m away. The nearest rail option is Watford Junction Rail Station, 480m away.

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2 Elm Court, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QQ

Estimated value

£216,000

Since the 2013 sale (£163,000)+33%
Against WD17 1QQ's recent median (£214,950)0%

Newest record on this page: May 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£216,000

Against its 2013 sale (£163,000)+33%
Against WD17 1QQ's recent median (£214,950)0%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 2 Elm Court is modelled from its 47 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WD17 1QQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
47 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2023
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in WD17 1QQ
5 sales, median £214,950 (2020–2009)

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Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 2 Elm Court has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Sales timeline

6 February 2013Most recent
£163,000
+323.4%over 15 years
24 February 1997
£38,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1QQ: £214,950 (2020–2009).

Nearby sales in WD17 1QQ

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 2 Elm Court, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Larger development activity nearbyIn report
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Overview

About 2 Elm Court

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

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 £216,000 is 32.5% 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 14 years ago, in February 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromE54toD65

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Elm Court, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Elm Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Elm Court homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Elm Court is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,468

Street avg £2,968

On par

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

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

0.1 km

Beechen Grove North — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

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

Nearest schools

Watford St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary314m
Lanchester Primary SchoolPrimary487m
West Herts College16 plus504m
Chater Junior SchoolPrimary695m

Nearest stops

Beechen Grove NorthBus stop63m
Town HallBus stop138m
St John's RoadBus stop217m
Town HallBus stop226m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,094 reports29%
Anti-social Behaviour733 reports20%
Shoplifting489 reports13%
Other Theft287 reports8%

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 1QQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 1QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£219k

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1 bed

£219k

10 Woodford Road

WD17 1PA

1 bed1 bath

£235k

1 Elm Court, Albert Road South

WD17 1QQ

1 bed

£174k

10a, Clarendon Road

WD17 1DY

1 bed1 bath

£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

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Method

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 2 Elm Court is modelled from its 47 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WD17 1QQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 2 Elm Court. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2 Elm Court was lodged in May 2023 at band D and is valid until May 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 2 Elm Court. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 36 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WD17 1QQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 2 Elm Court is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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Level 3 Building Survey

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1 Elm Court, Albert Road South

10a, Clarendon Road

10 Elm Court, Albert Road South

1 Orphanage Road

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