What kind of home is 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS last change hands?

13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS last sold for £186,952 in December 2011, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £62,000 in June 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 1997 and December 2011, 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS rose from £62,000 to £186,952, a change of £124,952. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

The current EPC rating for 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS use?

The latest EPC at 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS has council approval for an extension granted in April 2013 under ref. 13/00259/LDC. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is in council tax band C.

Which area is 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS in?

13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS in a safe area?

Police records around 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (192% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

The closest primary school to 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is Parkgate Junior School (563m), one of 30 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 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

The closest bus stop to 13 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is Shakespeare Street, 146m away. The nearest rail option is Watford North Rail Station, 782m away.

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13 Cecil Street, Watford, WD24 5AS

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 13 Cecil Street

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

13 Cecil Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 5AS). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £375,000 sits 100.6% above the 2011 sale of £186,952. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£259/sq ft) was about 15.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2013. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in December 2011.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Jul 2011

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Cecil Street, Watford, WD24 5AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2013
ExtensionAmendment
In report
Lawful Development Certificate for conversion of existing single storey rear extension into a bathroom and utility. Installation of a bay window extension to side of rear outrigger.
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
13/00259/LDC
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What's in 13 Cecil Street, Watford, WD24 5AS's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

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 grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£375,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£186,952

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2011Most recent
£186,952
+54.5%over 9 years
13 June 2002
£121,000
+95.2%over 4 years
29 June 1997
£62,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5AS: £380,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in WD24 5AS

On the street

Versus other Cecil Street homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13 Cecil Street is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,790

Street avg £3,844

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shakespeare Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Parkgate Junior School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD24 5AS 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 5AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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