44a, Acme Road, Watford, WD24 5AH
About 44a
44a is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 5AH). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 40 m² this is the 4th smallest of 60 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–112 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 sits 59.3% above the 2012 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 18.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (68 m² across 59 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). On the market in June 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.
Energy performance
44a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 March 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
44a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
44a saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£223,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.4% per year over 8 years.
£140,000
Growth on file: -1.4% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
7 June 2012Most recent
£140,000
+1.4%over 6 years24 March 2006
£138,000
-11.5%over 1 year10 August 2004
£156,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5AH: £400,000 (2026–2025).
Versus other Acme Road homes
On epc rating, 44a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
73 (C)
Street avg 69 (C)
Floor Area
40 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
123/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Shakespeare Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.9dB







