21 Essex Road, Watford, WD17 4EL is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,830 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,091,931 , which equates to approximately £597 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Aug 1998 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £861,931, representing a 374.8% increase, or approximately 13.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,091,931 is:

  • 109.6% higher than the average property price on Essex Road
  • 85.3% higher than the average in the WD17 4EL postcode area
  • and 123.1% higher 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 31 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1830 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,091,931
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£597
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

21 Essex Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4EL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Jul 2014.

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 19 Oct 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 13.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to WD17 4EL

3 rd / 22
Price Rank
85% higher than average
1 st / 16
Size Rank
58% bigger than average
6 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WD17 4EL , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,091,931
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+375 %
7 Aug 1998
£230,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 2
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £208,500
sale date: 9 Aug 2012
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 11 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2020
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £38,000
sale date: 19 Jul 1995
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2024

Data Sources

The property at 21 Essex Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4EL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Aug 1998. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Jul 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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