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52 Sotheron Road, Watford, WD17 2QA

Extendable6 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 52 Sotheron Road

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

52 Sotheron Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 2QA). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

A recent sale: £405,000 in July 2025. At 52 m² it's 16.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (62 m² median across 40 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£724/sq ft) was about 171.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 52 Sotheron Road

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromD67toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52 Sotheron Road, Watford, WD17 2QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Feb 2023
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Erection of Single Storey, Part Two Storey Rear Extension, Conversion of Loft Space with Rear Dormer & Velux Window.

    Extension
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    22/01477/FULH
    View planning record
  2. May 2021
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single storey, part two storey rear extension, conversion of loft space with rear dormer and velux window

    Agent
    Architects Corporation Ltd
    Extension
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    21/00426/FULH
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 52 Sotheron Road

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.

  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • 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.

52 Sotheron Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£430,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 26 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£405,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 July 2025Most recent

    £405,000

    +19.1%over 6 years

  2. 29 November 2018

    £340,000

    +22.3%over 4 years

  3. 29 September 2014

    £278,000

    +35.6%over 7 years

  4. 2 March 2007

    £205,000

    +33.1%over 3 years

  5. 19 December 2003

    £154,000

    +120.2%over 4 years

  6. 3 June 1999

    £69,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 2QA: £385,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Sotheron Road homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 52 Sotheron Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,788

Street avg £4,295

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 52 Sotheron 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£400k

10 Sotheron Road

WD17 2QA

2 bed1 bath
£394k

1 Earl Street

WD17 2PD

2 bed
£391k

1 Ottoman Terrace, Radlett Road

WD17 2RH

2 bed1 bath
£388k

100 Estcourt Road

WD17 2PZ

2 bed1 bath
£384k

1 Ebury Road

WD17 2RE

2 bed1 bath
£375k

1 Cross Street

WD17 2QD

2 bed
£349k

10 Hemingford Court, Gartlet Road

WD17 2AQ

2 bed2 bath
£299k

1 Gartlet Road

WD17 2PU

2 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

0.2 km

St John's Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 36 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 2QA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 2QA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 2QA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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