What kind of home is 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD?

15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD last change hands?

15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD last sold for £352,500 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £105,000 in April 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD changed over time?

Across 4 sales between April 2001 and October 2016, 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD rose from £105,000 to £352,500, a change of £247,500. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD?

The current EPC rating for 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD?

15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD use?

The latest EPC at 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD?

15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD is in council tax band C.

Which area is 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD in?

15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD?

Police records around 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD show an average of 266 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD?

The closest primary school to 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD is Watford St John's Church of England Primary School (127m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Watford Grammar School for Girls (720m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD?

The closest bus stop to 15 Cross Street, WD17 2QD is Beechen Grove, 169m away. The nearest rail option is Watford Junction Rail Station, 563m away.

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15 Cross Street, Watford, WD17 2QD

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 15 Cross Street

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

15 Cross Street is an end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD17 2QD). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2012) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in October 2016. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £402,000 is 14% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£537/sq ft) was about 103.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Aug 2022

Current Certificate

Aug 2012

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 14 August 2022

New assessment needed to sell or let

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Cross Street, Watford, WD17 2QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Cross Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2001.

Current estimate

£402,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£352,500

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

4 October 2016Most recent
£352,500
+57.4%over 9 years
5 July 2007
£224,000
+22.9%over 2 years
10 October 2004
£182,250
+73.6%over 3 years
16 April 2001
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 2QD: £350,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in WD17 2QD

On the street

Versus other Cross Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 15 Cross Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,779

Street avg £3,659

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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10 Shaftesbury Road

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£380k

100 Estcourt Road

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10 Sotheron Road

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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

Beechen Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 2QD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 2QD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

Low

55 dB

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75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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