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1b, Cross Road, Watford, WD19 4DH

4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
42 m²
452 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD19 4DH). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in March 2011. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £270,000 sits 58.8% above the 2011 sale of £170,000. At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (89 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • StudyYes
  • FireplaceYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1b

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

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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
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 2)
Nov 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 November 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromC70toD66
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, Cross Road, Watford, WD19 4DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1b has no planning applications on record.

4

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1b has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.9% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£170,000

Growth on file: 11.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 March 2011Most recent

    £170,000

    +60.4%over 8 years

  2. 8 July 2002

    £106,000

    +41.3%

  3. 10 January 2002

    £75,000

    +66.7%over 2 years

  4. 26 May 1999

    £45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD19 4DH: £400,000 (2025–2007).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1b

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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

179/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Grange Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bushey Manor Junior School. 33 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 WD19 4DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD19 4DH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD19 4DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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 1b, Cross Road, Watford, WD19 4DH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.