What type of property is 3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ?

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

What did 3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ sell for?

3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ last sold for £214,950 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £84,000 in February 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 2000 and November 2013, 3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ rose from £84,000 to £214,950, a change of £130,950. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ?

3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 1QQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ?

3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ located?

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

Is 3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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.

Which schools serve 3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ?

The closest primary school to 3 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 transport links are near 3 Elm Court, WD17 1QQ?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Elm Court, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Elm Court

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

3 Elm Court is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 1QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. At 57 m² this is the 7th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–69 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

Across 2000–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 is 27.9% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£350/sq ft) was about 42.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in November 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Aug 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

16%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Elm Court, Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Elm Court has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£214,950

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2013Most recent
£214,950
+48.2%over 10 years
8 April 2003
£145,000
+72.6%over 3 years
16 February 2000
£84,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1QQ: £163,000 (2020–2009).

Nearby sales in WD17 1QQ

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.

3 Elm Court outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,771

Street avg £2,924

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Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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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.

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10 Franklin Road

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Elm Court, Albert Road South

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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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

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