What kind of home is 83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is a semi-detached house.

When did 83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS last change hands?

83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS last sold for £23,400 in July 1996, around 30 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

The current EPC rating for 83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (366 sq ft). That makes it about 52% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD24 5AS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS use?

The latest EPC at 83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

83a, 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 83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS in?

83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS in a safe area?

Police records around 83a, 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 83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

The closest primary school to 83a, 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 83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS?

The closest bus stop to 83a, Cecil Street, WD24 5AS is Shakespeare Street, 146m away. The nearest rail option is Watford North Rail Station, 782m away.

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83a, Cecil Street, Watford, WD24 5AS

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

34 m²

366 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 83a

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

83a is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 5AS). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

It hasn't traded since July 1996, a hold of 30 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 sits 724.8% above the 1996 sale of £23,400. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£64/sq ft) was about 71.9% below the postcode norm. At 34 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 53 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Current Certificate

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 March 2032

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 83a, Cecil Street, Watford, WD24 5AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

83a 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.

83a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1996)

£23,400

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 July 1996Most recent
£23,400

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.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

On par

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 35 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

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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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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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