42 Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7HT is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 2,045 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 £1,176,425 , which equates to approximately £575 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Jul 2010 for £632,500. Since then, the value has increased by £543,925, representing a 86.0% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,176,425 is:

  • 158.2% higher than the average property price on Rickmansworth Road
  • 48.1% higher than the average in the WD18 7HT postcode area
  • and 130.7% 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 17 November 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
2045 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,176,425
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£575
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7HT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Nov 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 6 Apr 2010. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 7% 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, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to WD18 7HT

2 nd / 10
Price Rank
48% higher than average
3 rd / 8
Size Rank
38% bigger than average
5 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WD18 7HT , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 8 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,176,425
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+86 %
26 Jul 2010
£632,500
Leasehold
+52.4 %
11 Mar 2004
£415,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 2260 sq ft
sale price: £812,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2016
rooms: 8
size: 2034 sq ft
sale price: £695,000
sale date: 25 May 2012
rooms: 7
size: 1981 sq ft
sale price: £840,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2023
rooms: 8
size: 1912 sq ft
sale price: £612,500
sale date: 27 Feb 2012

Data Sources

The property at 42 Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7HT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Jul 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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