26 Cross Road, Watford, WD19 4DJ
About 26 Cross Road
26 Cross Road is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD19 4DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2021. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 76 m² it's 23.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (99 m² median across 3 EPCs).
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
26 Cross Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
26 Cross Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£449,000
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 WD19 4DJ: £303,000 (2020–2003).
Versus other Cross Road homes
Floor Area for 26 Cross Road lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 56 (D)
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 92 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 5.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
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. 32 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB







