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54 Estcourt Road, Watford, WD17 2PZ

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 54 Estcourt Road

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

54 Estcourt Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 2PZ). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a loft. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 92 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 39 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £474,000 is 37% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£349/sq ft) was about 29% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (June 2017). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • LoftYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Period featuresYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 54 Estcourt Road

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Mar 2017
EPC improved fromF38toD66
Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 54 Estcourt Road, Watford, WD17 2PZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

  1. Mar 2025
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Retrospective - Conversion of loft space to form habitable room, with installation of 2 No.Velux conservation style roof lights to the rear.

    Retrospective
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    25/00064/FULH
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2019
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Erection of a two storey rear extension, basement extension and loft conversion with rear dormer with access to create 2 no flats. (Amended description)

    ExtensionBasementSubdivision
    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    19/00556/FUL
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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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  • 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.

54 Estcourt Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£474,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£346,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 June 2017Most recent

    £346,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 2PZ: £420,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Estcourt Road homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 54 Estcourt Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,761

Street avg £4,421

Below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 54 Estcourt Road

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

St John's Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 35 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 2PZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 2PZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 2PZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

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 54 Estcourt Road, Watford, WD17 2PZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.