19, Prestwood Upper Hitch, Watford, WD19 5JB is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £264,481 , which equates to approximately £512 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 May 2017 for £265,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £519, representing a 0.2% decrease, or approximately 0.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £264,481 is:

  • 20.7% lower than the average property price on Upper Hitch
  • 2.7% higher than the average in the WD19 5JB postcode area
  • and 48.1% lower than the average price for Watford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 December 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£264,481
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£512
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

19, Prestwood Upper Hitch, Watford, Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, WD19 5JB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Dec 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Jan 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 19.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, no insulation (assumed) to flat, limited insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WD19 5JB

7 th / 14
Price Rank
3% higher than average
5 th / 12
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
5 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WD19 5JB , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£264,481
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-0 %
4 May 2017
£265,000
Leasehold
+68.3 %
12 Jul 2007
£157,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2025
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £254,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2023
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £264,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2022
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 3 Jul 2019
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2012

Data Sources

The property at 19, Prestwood Upper Hitch, Watford, WD19 5JB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 May 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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