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

2 Cross Street, WD17 2QD is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Cross Street, WD17 2QD?

2 Cross Street, WD17 2QD last sold for £350,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £196,500 in July 2013, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 2 sales between July 2013 and February 2023, 2 Cross Street, WD17 2QD rose from £196,500 to £350,000, a change of £153,500. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 2 Cross Street, WD17 2QD is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Cross Street, WD17 2QD?

2 Cross Street, WD17 2QD has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 2QD. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

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

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

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

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

How safe is the area around 2 Cross Street, WD17 2QD?

Police records around 2 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 2 Cross Street, WD17 2QD?

The closest primary school to 2 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 transport links are near 2 Cross Street, WD17 2QD?

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

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2 Cross Street, Watford, WD17 2QD

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Cross Street

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

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.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromE52toD60

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, 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 2 Cross Street, Watford, WD17 2QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 Cross Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£350,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

24 February 2023Most recent
£350,000
+78.1%over 9 years
24 July 2013
£196,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 2QD: £341,500 (2025–2018).

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.

2 Cross Street outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,034

Street avg £3,641

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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

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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

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Common questions

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