What type of property is 1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB?

1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2021 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB?

1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB?

1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB is in council tax band C.

Where is 1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB located?

1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB?

Police records around 1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB 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 1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB?

The closest primary school to 1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB is Lanchester Primary School (709m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (734m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Terrace Gardens, WD17 1RB is Railway Bridge, 109m away. The nearest rail option is Watford Junction Rail Station, 265m away.

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1a, Terrace Gardens, Watford, WD17 1RB

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD17 1RB). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in February 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Feb 2021

EPC improved fromE49toC74

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Terrace Gardens, Watford, WD17 1RB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£353,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 1RB: £380,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in WD17 1RB

On the street

Versus other Terrace Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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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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

Railway Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Lanchester Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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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 1RB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 1RB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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