What kind of home is 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN?

161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN last change hands?

161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN last sold for £370,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £176,000 in February 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between February 2005 and May 2025, 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN rose from £176,000 to £370,000, a change of £194,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN have?

The current EPC rating for 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN?

161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN use?

The latest EPC at 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN?

161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN in?

161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN?

Police records around 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN 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.

What schools are near 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN?

The closest primary school to 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN is Parkgate Junior School (527m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (1.4km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN?

The closest bus stop to 161 Judge Street, WD24 5AN is Shakespeare Street, 149m away. The nearest rail option is Watford North Rail Station, 757m away.

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161 Judge Street, Watford, WD24 5AN

6 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 161 Judge Street

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

161 Judge Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 5AN). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £370,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2005–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£491/sq ft) was about 85.3% 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
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 November 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromE46toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

36%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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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 161 Judge Street, Watford, WD24 5AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

161 Judge Street 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2005.

Current estimate

£400,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£370,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

28 May 2025Most recent
£370,000
+5.7%over 4 years
19 March 2021
£350,000
+3.9%over 4 years
4 July 2016
£337,000
+54.1%over 3 years
10 April 2013
£218,750
+22.5%over 6 years
27 April 2006
£178,500
+1.4%over 1 year
4 February 2005
£176,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5AN: £375,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WD24 5AN

On the street

Versus other Judge Street homes

Four headline reads against 60 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

161 Judge Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,286

Street avg £4,028

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shakespeare Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Parkgate Junior School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 5AN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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