5 Marlborough Road, Watford, WD18 0QD is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 538 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 £251,978 , which equates to approximately £468 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Sep 2021 for £245,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,978, representing a 2.8% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £251,978 is:

  • 42.8% lower than the average property price on Marlborough Road
  • 14.1% lower than the average in the WD18 0QD postcode area
  • and 48.5% 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 17 August 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in WD18 0QD

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£251,978
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£468
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Marlborough Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0QD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Aug 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 15 Jan 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to WD18 0QD

12 th / 29
Price Rank
14% lower than average
5 th / 16
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
11 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WD18 0QD , this flat's estimated value ranks 12th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 16 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 5th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£251,978
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
17 Sep 2021
£245,000
Leasehold
+11.4 %
11 Sep 2017
£220,000
Leasehold
+22.2 %
25 Jul 2014
£180,000
Leasehold
+26.8 %
27 Oct 2006
£142,000
Leasehold
+158.2 %
12 May 2003
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £46,000
sale date: 19 Jan 1998
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £109,950
sale date: 26 Jul 2002

Data Sources

The property at 5 Marlborough Road, Watford, WD18 0QD appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Sep 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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