What kind of home is 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ?

14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ last change hands?

14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ last sold for £373,000 in August 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £145,000 in March 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between March 2004 and August 2025, 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ rose from £145,000 to £373,000, a change of £228,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ?

14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ use?

The latest EPC at 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ was a refusal for single-storey rear extension (ref. 22/00736/FULH) in July 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ?

14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ in?

14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ?

Police records around 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ 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 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ?

The closest primary school to 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ is Central Primary School (233m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Watford Grammar School for Girls (787m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Shaftesbury Road, WD17 2RQ is Beechen Grove, 397m away. The nearest rail option is Watford High Street Rail Station, 551m away.

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14 Shaftesbury Road, Watford, WD17 2RQ

5 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 14 Shaftesbury Road

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

14 Shaftesbury Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 2RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £373,000 in August 2025. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£541/sq ft) was about 113.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2012from Aug 2009

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Mar 2024from Feb 2012

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Shaftesbury Road, Watford, WD17 2RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey rear extension application was refused at 14 Shaftesbury Road in 2022.

2 applications on record at 14 Shaftesbury Road, Watford, WD17 2RQ

2decisions2extensions15documents8nearby

Jul 2022
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof lights.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
22/00736/FULH
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ExtensionSept 2022Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£403,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£373,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

4 August 2025Most recent
£373,000
+16.6%over 6 years
31 July 2019
£320,000
+45.5%over 7 years
31 May 2012
£220,000
+17.6%over 3 years
28 August 2008
£187,000
+29.0%over 4 years
23 March 2004
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 2RQ: £387,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WD17 2RQ

On the street

Versus other Shaftesbury Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Shaftesbury Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,828

Street avg £4,193

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Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

266/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Beechen Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 2RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 2RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.2dB

Low

55 dB

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Common questions

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