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142a, Unit 1, High Street, Watford, WD17 2EN

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 2
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 142a

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

142a is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 2EN). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2021. At 63 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in 142a, where floor areas span 57–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 72). Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

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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.

142a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 142a, Unit 1, High Street, Watford, WD17 2EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jun 2021
    Change Of UseFull
    In report

    Change of Use from Class E (Restaurant) to Class E (Retail & Restaurant) and Sui Generis (Drinking Establishment) and outdoor seating and signage.

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    21/00686/FUL
    View planning record
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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.

142a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£322,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 2 sales in WD17 2EN: £555,000 (2019–2019).

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Three headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 142a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 57 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 142a

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

Water Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Central Primary School. 37 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 2EN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 2EN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 2EN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.6dB

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 142a, Unit 1, High Street, Watford, WD17 2EN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.