42 Rochester Drive, Watford, WD25 9BJ is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 388 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £212,326 , which equates to approximately £548 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Dec 2011 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £87,326, representing a 69.9% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £212,326 is:

  • 1.7% higher than the average property price on Rochester Drive
  • 4.7% higher than the average in the WD25 9BJ postcode area
  • and 56.6% lower than the average price for Watford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 November 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
388 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£212,326
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£548
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Rochester Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9BJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Nov 2020.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Feb 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WD25 9BJ

1 st / 46
Price Rank
5% higher than average
13 th / 42
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
4 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WD25 9BJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 42 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£212,326
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
16 Dec 2011
£125,000
Leasehold
-7.4 %
7 Oct 2004
£134,950
Leasehold
+70.8 %
10 Aug 2000
£79,000
Leasehold
+71.7 %
23 May 1997
£46,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 366 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2025
rooms: 2
size: 377 sq ft
sale price: £207,000
sale date: 10 Apr 2025
rooms: 2
size: 377 sq ft
sale price: £196,000
sale date: 12 Jun 2023
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2023
rooms: 2
size: 366 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022

Data Sources

The property at 42 Rochester Drive, Watford, WD25 9BJ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Dec 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Nov 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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