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68a, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 44
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 68a

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

68a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 2BS). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 65). Main heating runs on electricity. At 66 m² this is the 23rd smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–116 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 26 units on file. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 66 m² it's 29.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (51 m² median across 25 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £301,000 is 11.5% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£380/sq ft) was about 23.6% below the postcode norm. Last sold in March 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 68a

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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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)
Oct 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E44
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromF24toE44
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68a, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

68a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 68a

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • Larger development activity nearby
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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.

68a valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 March 2016Most recent

    £270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 2BS: £1,915,000 (2023–2015).

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

68a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

44 (E)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 68a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day 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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

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

Clarendon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 2BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 2BS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 2BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

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 68a, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.