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148a, High Street, Watford, WD17 2EN

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 46
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 148a

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

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 15)
Jan 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E46
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

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

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.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 148a

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.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£286,000

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

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 148a

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£299k

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10 Grosvenor Road

WD17 2QT

1 bed1 bath
£318k

100a, Queens Road

WD17 2NX

£254k

100 Queens Road

WD17 2NX

£253k

1 Hemingford Court, Gartlet Road

WD17 2AQ

£330k

10 Loates Lane

WD17 2AB

1 bed1 bath
£349k

10 Hemingford Court, Gartlet Road

WD17 2AQ

2 bed2 bath
£228k

100 Ebury Road

WD17 2SB

1 bed
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

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 148a, High Street, Watford, WD17 2EN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.