5 Old Forge Close, Watford, WD25 7BU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 904 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £510,538 , which equates to approximately £565 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jul 2009 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £280,538, representing a 122.0% increase, or approximately 7.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £510,538 is:

  • 6.3% lower than the average property price on Old Forge Close
  • 4.5% lower than the average in the WD25 7BU postcode area
  • and 4.3% higher than the average price for Watford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 March 2009, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in WD25 7BU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£510,538
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£565
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Old Forge Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Mar 2019.

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 Mar 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • 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 average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 87% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 87% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WD25 7BU

6 th / 14
Price Rank
5% lower than average
11 th / 13
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
1 st / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WD25 7BU , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 13 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 11th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£510,538
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+122 %
24 Jul 2009
£230,000
Leasehold
+123.4 %
23 Apr 1998
£102,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

15 Old Forge Close, Watford, WD25 7BU
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £490,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2023
13 Old Forge Close, Watford, WD25 7BU
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2021
9 Old Forge Close, Watford, WD25 7BU
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 19 May 2016
26 Old Forge Close, Watford, WD25 7BU
rooms: 4
size: 1006 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2012
19 Old Forge Close, Watford, WD25 7BU
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 7 Oct 2011

Data Sources

The property at 5 Old Forge Close, Watford, WD25 7BU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jul 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Mar 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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