5a, Wellington Road, Watford, WD17 1QU
About 5a
5a is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 1QU). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 55 m² this is the 7th smallest of 28 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–306 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 28 units on file.
Held since September 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 sits 80.9% above the 2004 sale of £152,000. At 55 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 27 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 August 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5a 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.
Sales history & valuation
5a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£275,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£152,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
23 September 2004Most recent
£152,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1QU: £507,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in WD17 1QU
Versus other Wellington Road homes
Years Held for 5a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,764
Street avg £3,881
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 62 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.5 km
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 37 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.7dB