12 York Road, Watford, WD18 0BE
About 12 York Road
12 York Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD18 0BE). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a loft. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Across 2010–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £399,000 sits 94.6% above the 2011 sale of £205,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). 15 years since the last transfer (June 2011).
Know exactly what you're buying at 12 York Road
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- LoftYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
12 York Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Jul 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Planning history
12 York Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
7applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 12 York Road
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.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
30-day money-back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
12 York Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£399,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.4% per year over 1 year.
£205,000
Growth on file: 11.4% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
13 June 2011Most recent
£205,000
+11.4%over 9 months19 September 2010
£184,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD18 0BE: £400,000 (2025–2023).
Everything we know about 12 York Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other York Road homes
12 York Road is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£2,595
Street avg £4,550
Floor Area
79 m²
Street avg 74 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.1 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
Similar properties nearby
1 Banbury Street
WD18 0EX
1 Holywell Road
WD18 0HT
1 Durban Road East
WD18 0RN
1 Cannon Road
WD18 0BB
1 Addison Court, St Marys View
WD18 0GR
1 Cardiff Road
WD18 0DS
1 Chester Road
WD18 0RG
1 Farthing Close
WD18 0BT
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
8/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Lammas Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Field Junior School. 37 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.6dB