8 Leaford Crescent, Watford, WD24 5TW is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £299,384 , which equates to approximately £535 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Aug 2021 for £290,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,384, representing a 3.2% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £299,384 is:

  • 23.6% lower than the average property price on Leaford Crescent
  • 22.5% lower than the average in the WD24 5TW postcode area
  • and 41.3% lower than the average price for Watford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 29 March 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£299,384
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£535
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Leaford Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5TW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Mar 2017.

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 22 Jul 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 68.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to WD24 5TW

10 th / 14
Price Rank
22% lower than average
8 th / 12
Size Rank
31% smaller than average
7 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WD24 5TW , this flat's estimated value ranks 10th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£299,384
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
12 Aug 2021
£290,000
Leasehold
+10.3 %
15 Jan 2016
£263,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2017
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 19 Nov 2009
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2007
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £298,500
sale date: 27 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £296,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2024

Data Sources

The property at 8 Leaford Crescent, Watford, WD24 5TW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Aug 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Mar 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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