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8 Sotheron Road, Watford, WD17 2QA

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Sotheron Road

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

8 Sotheron Road is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 2QA). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 89 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 41 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: a loft conversion refused in 2013.

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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
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
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 March 2034

7 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Sotheron Road, Watford, WD17 2QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Sotheron Road, Watford, WD17 2QA

1decisions1extensions14documents8nearby
  1. Apr 2013
    Loft ConversionAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Lawful development certificate for a loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflight windows

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    13/00294/LDC
    Full record in report

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

Current estimate

£405,000

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 5 sales in WD17 2QA: £385,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Sotheron Road homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Sotheron Road stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

Above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£406k

1 Prince Street

WD17 2NY

£410k

1 Shaftesbury Road

WD17 2RG

3 bed1 bath
£419k

10 Shaftesbury Road

WD17 2RQ

£387k

1 Duke Street

WD17 2PB

£386k

1 Ottoman Terrace, Radlett Road

WD17 2RH

2 bed1 bath
£384k

10 Earl Street

WD17 2PD

£380k

100 Estcourt Road

WD17 2PZ

2 bed1 bath
£379k

10 Sotheron Road

WD17 2QA

2 bed1 bath
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

266/mo

Falling 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.

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A Local Area 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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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