2 Cross Street, Watford, WD17 2QD
About 2 Cross Street
2 Cross Street is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 2QD). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).
Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£561/sq ft) was about 112.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2023 for £350,000.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
2 Cross Street has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
2 Cross Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£375,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 10 years.
£350,000
Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
24 February 2023Most recent
£350,000
+78.1%over 9 years24 July 2013
£196,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 2QD: £341,500 (2025–2018).
Versus other Cross Street homes
2 Cross Street outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£6,034
Street avg £3,641
Floor Area
58 m²
Street avg 67 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
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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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.3dB








