What type of property is 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX?

116 St James Road, WD18 0DX is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX?

116 St James Road, WD18 0DX last sold for £365,000 in October 2025. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £57,000 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX changed over time?

Across 5 sales between August 1996 and October 2025, 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX rose from £57,000 to £365,000, a change of £308,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX have?

The current EPC rating for 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX?

116 St James Road, WD18 0DX has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD18 0DX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX heated?

The latest EPC at 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX had any planning applications?

116 St James Road, WD18 0DX has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX?

116 St James Road, WD18 0DX is in council tax band C.

Where is 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX located?

116 St James Road, WD18 0DX sits in Watford. It falls within the WD18 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX?

Police records around 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX?

The closest primary school to 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX is Field Junior School (280m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Watford Grammar School for Girls (262m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX?

The closest bus stop to 116 St James Road, WD18 0DX is The Hornets, 273m away. The nearest rail option is Watford High Street Rail Station, 510m away.

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116 St James Road, Watford, WD18 0DX

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 116 St James Road

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

116 St James Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD18 0DX). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

At 60 m² it's 22.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 40 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £365,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2017. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£565/sq ft) was about 132.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Risks

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similar homes nearby

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

116 St James Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromE53toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 116 St James Road, Watford, WD18 0DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2017
Loft ConversionAmendment
In report
Lawful Development Certificate for loft conversion with rear dormers and front rooflights.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
16/01547/LDC
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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.

116 St James Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£365,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2025Most recent
£365,000
+58.7%over 11 years
3 February 2014
£229,950
+15.0%over 3 years
7 January 2011
£200,000
+106.2%over 11 years
6 December 1999
£97,000
+70.2%over 3 years
29 August 1996
£57,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD18 0DX: £395,000 (2025–2025).

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On the street

Versus other St James Road homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

116 St James Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£6,083

Street avg £3,811

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Hornets — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Watford Grammar School for Girls. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD18 0DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD18 0DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

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