55 Sotheron Road, Watford, WD17 2QB is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 355 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 £222,525 , which equates to approximately £626 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 May 2014 for £153,000. Since then, the value has increased by £69,525, representing a 45.4% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £222,525 is:

  • 41.3% lower than the average property price on Sotheron Road
  • 43.6% lower than the average in the WD17 2QB postcode area
  • and 56.4% 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 14 July 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in WD17 2QB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
355 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£222,525
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£626
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

55 Sotheron Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2QB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jul 2021.

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 27 Jul 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
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 all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WD17 2QB

44 th / 45
Price Rank
44% lower than average
36 th / 36
Size Rank
54% smaller than average
6 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WD17 2QB , this flat's estimated value ranks 44th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 36 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 36th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£222,525
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+45 %
8 May 2014
£153,000
Leasehold
+36 %
23 Mar 2012
£112,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £40,000
sale date: 1 Jun 1999
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £162,500
sale date: 21 Oct 2005
rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £257,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £56,000
sale date: 6 Aug 1999
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2002

Data Sources

The property at 55 Sotheron Road, Watford, WD17 2QB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 May 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jul 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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