37 Essex Road, Watford, WD17 4EL
About 37 Essex Road
37 Essex Road is a property in Watford (WD17 4EL). It has council tax band E.
It hasn't traded since October 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. 8 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An application is currently awaiting a decision. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2000–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 36.4% per year.
Energy performance
No EPC on record
This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.
Planning history
A recent planning application at 37 Essex Road was refused — worth checking the council file.
- Aug 2021AmendmentIn report
Lawful development certificate for proposed rear outbuilding within 2.5m from sloped ground level
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 21/01107/LDC
- Jul 2021RenovationFullIn report
Proposed new conservation skylights to the front and rear. New balustrading to the steps and lightwell. New steps, hard landscaping and making good of the front garden area. New timber side gate and fence. (REVISED DRAWINGS)
- Documents
- 16 docs on file
- Reference
- 21/00734/FULH
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Sales history & valuation
37 Essex Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£350,000
Growth on file: 36.4% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
25 October 2001Most recent
£350,000
+40.0%over 1 year24 September 2000
£250,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 4EL: £310,000 (2024–2020).
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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
0.1 km
Town Hall — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Lanchester Primary School. 38 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.0dB








