8a, Westland Road, Watford, WD17 1QS
About 8a
8a is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 1QS). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 68 m² this is the 7th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–203 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor.
Held since February 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1995–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 sits 56.4% above the 2007 sale of £165,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Planning history
8a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
7applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 8a has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.
£258,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.7% per year over 12 years.
£165,000
Growth on file: 12.7% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
21 February 2007Most recent
£165,000
+304.9%over 11 years22 June 1995
£40,750
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1QS: £565,000 (2020–2018).
Nearby sales in WD17 1QS
Versus other Westland Road homes
On epc rating, 8a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 58 (D)
Floor Area
68 m²
Street avg 40 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 1 rooms
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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
West Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 37 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.4dB