What kind of home is 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ?

5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ last change hands?

5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ last sold for £163,950 in April 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ?

5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ?

5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ in?

5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ sits in Watford. It falls within the WD18 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ 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.

What schools are near 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ is Chater Junior School (369m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (534m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Crakers Mead, WD18 0JZ is Exchange Road, 202m away. The nearest rail option is Watford Junction Rail Station, 809m away.

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5 Crakers Mead, Rosslyn Road, Watford, WD18 0JZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Crakers Mead

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

5 Crakers Mead is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD18 0JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. At 73 m² this is the 7th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 66–124 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

It hasn't traded since April 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £323,000 sits 97% above the 2003 sale of £163,950.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageEn bloc

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Oct 2008

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2019from May 2019

EPC improved fromD60toC73

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Crakers Mead, Rosslyn Road, Watford, WD18 0JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Crakers Mead has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

7applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

5 Crakers Mead valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£323,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£163,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 April 2003Most recent
£163,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD18 0JZ: £315,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in WD18 0JZ

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On the street

Versus other Crakers Mead homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Crakers Mead runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,246

Street avg £2,931

Strongly below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Exchange Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Chater Junior School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD18 0JZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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