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24 Westland Road, Watford, WD17 1QS

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
155 m²
1668 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 53
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 24 Westland Road

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

24 Westland Road is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 1QS). It has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (around 1668 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump.

At 155 m² the property is well over the postcode median (68 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 77% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £637,000 sits 76.9% above the 2012 sale of £360,000. Last sold in October 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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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
Energy

Energy performance

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

24 Westland Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E53
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 May 2027

7 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from May 2010
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

May 2017from May 2013
Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Westland Road, Watford, WD17 1QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

2 applications on record at 24 Westland Road, Watford, WD17 1QS

2decisions1extensions149documents7nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Apr 2008
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of property into two flats and one studio flat (amended plans)

    Documents
    36 docs on file
    Reference
    08/00322/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. SubdivisionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 149 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

24 Westland Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£637,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£360,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 October 2012Most recent

    £360,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1QS: £565,000 (2020–2018).

On the street

Versus other Westland Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 24 Westland Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,323

Street avg £3,272

Below

Floor Area

155 m²

Street avg 173 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

8.5 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 24 Westland Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£589k

10 Westland Road

WD17 1QS

4 bed
£757k

10 Canterbury Road

WD17 1QT

5 bed
£435k

1 Franklin Road

WD17 1QD

2 bed1 bath
£426k

101 St Albans Road

WD17 1RD

£398k

10 Franklin Road

WD17 1QD

2 bed1 bath
£360k

103 105, Flat 3, St Albans Road

WD17 1RD

Flat
£353k

10 Terrace Gardens

WD17 1RB

2 bed1 bath
£339k

1 Orphanage Road

WD17 1PG

2 bed1 bath
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

West Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 1QS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 1QS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 1QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 24 Westland Road, Watford, WD17 1QS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.