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42 Cross Road, Watford, WD19 4DQ

4 sales on record1 planning record
Bedrooms
3
Council tax
Band E
Overview

About 42 Cross Road

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

42 Cross Road is a three-bedroom property in Watford (WD19 4DQ). It has council tax band E.

Last sold in June 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 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 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

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

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Cross Road, Watford, WD19 4DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Oct 2017
    Loft ConversionOutline
    In report

    Loft conversion to provide habitable living accommodation to include insertion of 4 front rooflights and a rear dormer window (Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed).

    Agent
    Ian Upton Architects Limited
    Documents
    21 docs on file
    Reference
    17/1902/CLP
    View planning record
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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.

42 Cross Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Last sold (2013)

£410,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 June 2013Most recent

    £410,000

    +7.5%over 5 years

  2. 28 November 2007

    £381,500

    +172.6%over 9 years

  3. 20 February 1998

    £139,950

    +25.0%over 1 year

  4. 11 June 1996

    £112,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD19 4DQ: £630,000 (2025–2022).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Cross Road

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

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day 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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Grange Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bushey Manor Junior School. 33 schools nearby.

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The full 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 4DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD19 4DQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD19 4DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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