53 Farthing Close, Watford, WD18 0BT is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 614 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 £281,397 , which equates to approximately £459 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Jun 2015 for £222,500. Since then, the value has increased by £58,897, representing a 26.5% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £281,397 is:

  • 9.8% lower than the average property price on Farthing Close
  • 6.2% lower than the average in the WD18 0BT postcode area
  • and 44.8% lower than the average price for Watford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in WD18 0BT

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£281,397
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£459
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

53 Farthing Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0BT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Aug 2019.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Nov 2008, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 16.5%.

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 wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to WD18 0BT

37 th / 57
Price Rank
6% lower than average
30 th / 52
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
44 th / 52
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WD18 0BT , this flat's estimated value ranks 37th out of 57. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 44th out of 52 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 30th out of 52 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£281,397
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
12 Jun 2015
£222,500
Leasehold
+54.5 %
19 Sep 2003
£144,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

2 Farthing Close, Watford, WD18 0BT
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2022
8 Farthing Close, Watford, WD18 0BT
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2022
52 Farthing Close, Watford, WD18 0BT
rooms: 2
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 28 Nov 2016
54 Farthing Close, Watford, WD18 0BT
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2010
39 Farthing Close, Watford, WD18 0BT
rooms: 1
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £114,995
sale date: 19 Dec 2002

Data Sources

The property at 53 Farthing Close, Watford, WD18 0BT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Jun 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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