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36 Essex Road, Watford, WD17 4EP

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
174 m²
1873 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 36 Essex Road

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

36 Essex Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 4EP). It has a recorded floor area of 174 m² (around 1873 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2012 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 Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 174 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 44 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 34.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold July 2023 for £870,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 36 Essex Road

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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.

36 Essex Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
9.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jun 2012
EPC improved fromE46toD56
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryPartial Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
42%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 36 Essex Road, Watford, WD17 4EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Dec 2017
    ConservatoryFull
    In report

    Removal of wooden fence along the side of the garden and adjoining the pavement on Alexandra Road. Build a brick wall 1.8m high as a replacement, using bricks to match adjacent side of the house. Also to remove the existing wood/glass conservatory and lay a patio in its place.

    Extension
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    17/01371/FULH
    View planning record
  2. May 2016
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Removal of existing wall in front of house and erection of new wall with railings, pillars and gate and new paving in front garden

    Documents
    23 docs on file
    Reference
    16/00286/FULH
    View planning record

What's in 36 Essex Road, Watford, WD17 4EP's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

36 Essex Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£851,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 11 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£870,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 July 2023Most recent

    £870,000

    +81.2%over 10 years

  2. 4 October 2012

    £480,050

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 4EP: £500,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Essex Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 36 Essex Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £4,860

Above

Floor Area

174 m²

Street avg 175 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

9.7 t/year

Street avg 11.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 36 Essex Road

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

£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
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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

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. 37 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 4EP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 4EP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 4EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

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 36 Essex Road, Watford, WD17 4EP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.