What kind of home is 1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD?

1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD?

1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 2RD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD?

1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD in?

1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD?

Police records around 1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD?

The closest primary school to 1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD is Central Primary School (285m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Watford Grammar School for Girls (793m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Queens Place, WD17 2RD is Beechen Grove, 311m away. The nearest rail option is Watford High Street Rail Station, 634m away.

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1a, Queens Place, Watford, WD17 2RD

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 2RD). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 41 m² this is the 4th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–176 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

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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.

1a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2009from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromD64toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2011from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromC74toD63

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2019from Mar 2011

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2019from Jan 2019

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Apr 2025from Jul 2019

EPC improved fromD64toC73

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Queens Place, Watford, WD17 2RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£229,000

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 2RD: £265,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in WD17 2RD

On the street

Versus other Queens Place homes

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

On epc rating, 1a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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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 Grosvenor Road

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£330k

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2 bed2 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

10/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Beechen Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Central Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 2RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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