When did 8 Earl Street, WD17 2PD last change hands?

8 Earl Street, WD17 2PD last sold for £110,000 in November 1999, around 27 years ago. Before that, it sold for £54,500 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Earl Street, WD17 2PD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and November 1999, 8 Earl Street, WD17 2PD rose from £54,500 to £110,000, a change of £55,500. That works out to roughly +32% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 8 Earl Street, WD17 2PD?

8 Earl Street, WD17 2PD is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Earl Street, WD17 2PD located?

8 Earl Street, WD17 2PD sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district.

Is 8 Earl Street, WD17 2PD in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Earl Street, WD17 2PD show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Earl Street, WD17 2PD?

The closest primary school to 8 Earl Street, WD17 2PD is Watford St John's Church of England Primary School (184m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Watford Grammar School for Girls (619m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Earl Street, WD17 2PD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Earl Street, WD17 2PD is Beechen Grove, 104m away. The nearest rail option is Watford High Street Rail Station, 560m away.

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8 Earl Street, Watford, WD17 2PD

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 8 Earl Street

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

8 Earl Street is a property in Watford (WD17 2PD). It has council tax band C.

It hasn't traded since November 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 32% per year.

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Earl Street, Watford, WD17 2PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Earl Street has no planning applications on 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.

8 Earl Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Last sold (1999)

£110,000

Growth on file: 32.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

19 November 1999Most recent
£110,000
+101.8%over 2 years
8 May 1997
£54,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 2PD: £339,000 (2025–2019).

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Area

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Crime

10/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beechen Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 2PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.4dB

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