31, Loates Lane, WD17 2PE

31 Loates Lane is a 65 m² / 700 sq ft terraced home in Watford. It sold for £415,000 in August 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £416k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £272k to £378k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 November 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Aug 2026 £415,000 4.4% 1.4%
Nov 2013 £238,250 3.3% 0.7%
Jun 2006 £187,000 9.4% 7.4%
Dec 2001 £125,000 22.2% 20.4%
Nov 1997 £55,000 na na
Internal area
65 square metres (700 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £6,384 per square metre (£593 per square foot) in Aug 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £6,405 per square metre (£595 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Aug 2026 £415,000 £6,385 £416,304 £6,405
Nov 2013 £238,250 £3,665 £396,901 £6,106
Jun 2006 £187,000 £2,877 £408,220 £6,280
Dec 2001 £125,000 £1,923 £412,585 £6,347
Nov 1997 £55,000 £846 £289,197 £4,449

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 65 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £416,304. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Watford are now selling for between £4,180 and £5,810 per square metre (£388 and £539 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 65 m², this implies a valuation between £272,000 and £378,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
C
Plot size
146 square metres (1,572 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived rental listing for 31 Loates Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 16/12/2021. It last appeared Mar 2022.
Photos:

There are 8 archived estate agent listing photos (taken in August 2021) for 31 Loates Lane.

Photos for 31 Loates Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
November 2016 16/01343/FULH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
31 Loates Lane Watfor
Description:
Re-paint front elevation with new colour scheme.
Planning ref:
June 2016 16/00512/FULH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
31 Loates Lane Watfor
Description:
Replace broken front door with a new composite door.
Planning ref:
June 2007 07/00604/LDC
Type:
Amendments or alterations arising from an existing or previous application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
31 Loates Lane Watfor
Description:
Certificate of Lawfulness for erection of a single storey rear extension
EPC Inspections
Summary:
23 January 2026 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
End-Terrace House , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
65 sqm (700 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, Unknown loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
23 November 2013 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
new dwelling
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1900 to 1929
Area:
65 sqm (700 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, no insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

31 Loates Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £416,304.
  • Based on an internal area of 65 m² and recent prices in Watford, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £272,000 to £378,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 31 Loates Lane last sold for £415,000 in August 2026.

HouseMetric shows 31 Loates Lane as 65 m² (700 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 23 January 2026. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 31 Loates Lane was in council tax band C. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

31 Loates Lane is in postcode WD17 2PE, in Watford. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Loates Lane, WD17 2PE or analysis of the Watford property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 November 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.