What type of property is 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS last sold for £183,000 in October 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £74,000 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and October 2012, 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS rose from £74,000 to £183,000, a change of £109,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

The current EPC rating for 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD24 5AS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

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

Where is 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS located?

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

Is 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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.

Which schools serve 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

The closest primary school to 7 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 transport links are near 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

The closest bus stop to 7 Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is Shakespeare Street, 146m away. The nearest rail option is Watford North Rail Station, 782m away.

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7 Cecil Street, Watford, WD24 5AS

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Cecil Street

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

7 Cecil Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD24 5AS). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £365,000 sits 99.5% above the 2012 sale of £183,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 20.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

OutbuildingsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from May 2012

EPC improved fromE49toD57

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Cecil Street, Watford, WD24 5AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Cecil Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

7 Cecil Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£365,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£183,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

4 October 2012Most recent
£183,000
+147.3%over 13 years
26 October 1998
£74,000

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.

On floor area, 7 Cecil Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,905

Street avg £3,841

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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

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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FAQ

Common questions

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