What type of property is 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH?

5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH last change hands?

5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH last sold for £382,000 in February 2026. Before that, it sold for £280,000 in January 2016, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2016 and February 2026, 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH rose from £280,000 to £382,000, a change of £102,000. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH?

The current EPC rating for 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH?

5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD24 5AH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH?

5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH located?

5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH?

Police records around 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH show an average of 123 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH?

The closest primary school to 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH is Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School (440m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH?

The closest bus stop to 5 Acme Road, WD24 5AH is Shakespeare Street, 130m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Acme Road, Watford, WD24 5AH

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Acme Road

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

5 Acme Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 5AH). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was February 2026 at £382,000 — fresh data. Across 2016–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£582/sq ft) was about 108.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 July 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Mar 2010

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Glazing

DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Jul 2018from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromF32toD63

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

55%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Acme Road, Watford, WD24 5AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Acme Road 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Acme Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£396,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£382,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2026Most recent
£382,000
+36.4%over 10 years
4 January 2016
£280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5AH: £400,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in WD24 5AH

On the street

Versus other Acme Road homes

Four headline reads against 55 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Acme Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£6,262

Street avg £4,235

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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.

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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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD24 5AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 5AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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