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19a, Essex Road, Watford, WD17 4EL

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
65 m²
700 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 19a

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

19a is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 4EL). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2020) 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 May 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

Across 2011–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 56% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £277,000 sits 62.9% above the 2012 sale of £170,000. At 65 m² it sits well below the postcode median (108 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 14 years since the last transfer (April 2012).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 19a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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 3)
May 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2018from May 2010
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%29%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2020from Jan 2018
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
29%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19a, Essex Road, Watford, WD17 4EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 19a

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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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.

19a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 56.0% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£170,000

Growth on file: 56.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 April 2012Most recent

    £170,000

    +56.0%

  2. 10 November 2011

    £109,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 4EL: £310,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Essex Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,615

Street avg £3,464

On par

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 19a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Recent ownership pattern worth a look
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£281k

1 Biskra, Langley Road

WD17 4PF

2 bed1 bath
£299k

1 Boyce Court, Lockhart Road

WD17 4AS

£311k

1 Dagwood Court, Lockhart Road

WD17 4AW

£242k

1 Fairlawns, Langley Road

WD17 4UH

1 bed1 bath
£319k

1 Arden Court, Lockhart Road

WD17 4AQ

2 bed2 bath
£222k

1 Elton Park

WD17 4NW

1 bed
£372k

1 Bromet Close

WD17 4LP

2 bed1 bath
£437k

1 Burrow Close

WD17 4DS

1 bed1 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

0.1 km

Town Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lanchester Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 4EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 4EL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 4EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 19a, Essex Road, Watford, WD17 4EL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.