What kind of home is 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS have?

The current EPC rating for 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD24 5AS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS use?

The latest EPC at 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS had any planning applications?

1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS has 3 planning records on file (2 refused), most recent in August 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS in?

1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

Police records around 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS 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 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

The closest primary school to 1a South Cottage, 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 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

The closest bus stop to 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is Shakespeare Street, 146m away. The nearest rail option is Watford North Rail Station, 782m away.

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1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, Watford, WD24 5AS

3 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1a South Cottage

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

1a South Cottage is an end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD24 5AS). 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. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 53 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Nov 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 6)

Nov 2015

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 27 November 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2009from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD65

Low Energy Lighting

33%66%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2009from Feb 2009

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

66%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2015from May 2013

EPC improved fromD58toE52

Low Energy Lighting

0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2015from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromE52toD60

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, Watford, WD24 5AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 1a South Cottage, Cecil Street, Watford, WD24 5AS

3decisions40documents3nearby

Dec 2019
Change Of UseAmendment
Outcome in report
Change of Use from dwelling to Veterinary use (D1) for adjacent veterinary clinic (235-237 St Albans Road).
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
19/01265/COU
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Change Of UseAug 2020Decision
Change Of UseMar 2020Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1a South Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5AS: £333,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in WD24 5AS

On the street

Versus other Cecil Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1a South Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Below

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 33 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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

0.6 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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