296 Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 4LY is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,841 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 £973,948 , which equates to approximately £529 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Nov 2017 for £847,000. Since then, the value has increased by £126,948, representing a 15.0% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £973,948 is:

  • 26.6% higher than the average property price on Hempstead Road
  • 13.5% lower than the average in the WD17 4LY postcode area
  • and 99.0% higher than the average price for Watford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 24 April 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1841 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£973,948
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£529
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

296 Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4LY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Apr 2017.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 May 2016. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 19.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to WD17 4LY

14 th / 15
Price Rank
14% lower than average
1 st / 7
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
7 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WD17 4LY , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 7 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£973,948
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
23 Nov 2017
£847,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £1,150,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2022
rooms: 8
size: 1808 sq ft
sale price: £850,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2015
rooms: 7
size: 1679 sq ft
sale price: £1,100,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1636 sq ft
sale price: £875,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2021
rooms: 8
size: 1970 sq ft
sale price: £870,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2019

Data Sources

The property at 296 Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4LY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Nov 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Apr 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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