What type of property is 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD?

2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD sell for?

2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD last sold for £600,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £355,000 in March 2007, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2007 and July 2024, 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD rose from £355,000 to £600,000, a change of £245,000. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD?

2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD19 5DD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD heated?

The latest EPC at 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD?

2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD is in council tax band E.

Where is 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD located?

2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD sits in Watford. It falls within the WD19 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD?

Police records around 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD show an average of 179 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD?

The closest primary school to 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD is St Meryl School (249m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Grange Academy (2.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD is Romilly Drive, 303m away. The nearest rail option is Carpenders Park Rail Station, 579m away.

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2a, Lower Tail, Watford, WD19 5DD

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD19 5DD). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£531/sq ft) was about 70.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £600,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 September 2033

6 years remaining

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21st centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Lower Tail, Watford, WD19 5DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£615,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£600,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2024Most recent
£600,000
+69.0%over 17 years
29 March 2007
£355,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD19 5DD: £545,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in WD19 5DD

On the street

Versus other Lower Tail homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,714

Street avg £3,675

Strongly above

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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

179/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Romilly Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Meryl School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD19 5DD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD19 5DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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