30a, Flat 1, Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JS
About 30a
30a is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD18 0JS). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. At 43 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in 30a, where floor areas span 33–48 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (61 versus a best of 69). The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since December 2015. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
30a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
Planning history
30a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
7applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 30a
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
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Sales history & valuation
30a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£216,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD18 0JS: £235,000 (2024–2016).
Nearby sales in WD18 0JS
Upton Lodge, Flat 7, 30 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JS
Sold May 2024
£202,500Upton Lodge, Flat 1, 30 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JS
Sold Jan 2021
£208,000Upton Lodge, Flat 9, 30 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JS
Sold Apr 2016
£240,000Upton Lodge, Flat 6, 30 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JS
Sold Apr 2016
£310,000Upton Lodge, Flat 4, 30 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JS
Sold Mar 2016
£235,000
Everything we know about 30a, 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 Upton Road homes
EPC Rating for 30a lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
61 (D)
Street avg 69 (D)
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 43 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.8 t/year
Street avg 1.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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
Cassio Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Chater Junior School. 36 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.8dB