What kind of home is 148a, High Street, WD17 2EN?

148a, High Street, WD17 2EN is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 148a, High Street, WD17 2EN have?

The current EPC rating for 148a, High Street, WD17 2EN is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 148a, High Street, WD17 2EN?

148a, High Street, WD17 2EN has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 83% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 2EN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 148a, High Street, WD17 2EN use?

The latest EPC at 148a, High Street, WD17 2EN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 148a, High Street, WD17 2EN?

148a, High Street, WD17 2EN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 148a, High Street, WD17 2EN in?

148a, High Street, WD17 2EN sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 148a, High Street, WD17 2EN?

Police records around 148a, High Street, WD17 2EN 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.

What schools are near 148a, High Street, WD17 2EN?

The closest primary school to 148a, High Street, WD17 2EN is Central Primary School (261m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Watford Grammar School for Girls (337m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 148a, High Street, WD17 2EN?

The closest bus stop to 148a, High Street, WD17 2EN is Water Lane, 82m away. The nearest rail option is Watford High Street Rail Station, 150m away.

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148a, High Street, Watford, WD17 2EN

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 148a

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

148a is an end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD17 2EN). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2013); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% 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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 15)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromC70toD64

Apr 2013from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromD64toF33

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2013from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromF33toC70

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

33%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2013from Apr 2013

Low Energy Lighting

0%40%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2013from Apr 2013

Hot Water

InstantaneousImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Dec 2023from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromC76toD56

Heating System

UnderfloorRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Dec 2023from Dec 2023

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Dec 2023from Dec 2023

EPC improved fromC71toD60

Heating System

Room HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Jan 2024from Dec 2023

EPC improved fromD60toE46

Heating System

UnderfloorRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 148a, High Street, Watford, WD17 2EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

148a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

148a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£279,000

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

Nearby sales in WD17 2EN

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

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

EPC Rating for 148a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

46 (E)

Street avg 60 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

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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.

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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

Water Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Central Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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