53 Orbital Crescent, Watford, WD25 0HB is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £194,869 , which equates to approximately £283 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Apr 2015 for £148,500. Since then, the value has increased by £46,369, representing a 31.2% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £194,869 is:

  • 42.2% lower than the average property price on Orbital Crescent
  • 48.8% lower than the average in the WD25 0HB postcode area
  • and 60.2% lower than the average price for Watford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 8 November 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£194,869
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£283
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Orbital Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0HB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Nov 2022.

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 11 Dec 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WD25 0HB

22 nd / 26
Price Rank
49% lower than average
9 th / 17
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
14 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WD25 0HB , this flat's estimated value ranks 22th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 17 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 9th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£194,869
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+31 %
23 Apr 2015
£148,500
Leasehold
+12.5 %
29 Sep 2006
£132,034
Leasehold
-2.2 %
19 Jan 2004
£135,000
Leasehold
+246.2 %
19 Jul 1995
£39,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 30 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 1 Mar 2021
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 8 Aug 2018
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2014

Data Sources

The property at 53 Orbital Crescent, Watford, WD25 0HB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Apr 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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