8, Orkney House Himalayan Way, Watford, WD18 6SX is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £290,250 , which equates to approximately £509 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Nov 2015 for £243,000. Since then, the value has increased by £47,250, representing a 19.4% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £290,250 is:

  • 6.4% higher than the average property price on Himalayan Way
  • 14.5% higher than the average in the WD18 6SX postcode area
  • and 43.1% 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 April 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£290,250
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£509
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8, Orkney House Himalayan Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6SX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Apr 2022.

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 9 Feb 2011. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WD18 6SX

13 th / 15
Price Rank
15% higher than average
5 th / 13
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
10 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WD18 6SX , this flat's estimated value ranks 13th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 13 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 5th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£290,250
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
13 Nov 2015
£243,000
Leasehold
+62 %
30 Apr 2012
£150,000
Leasehold
+0.7 %
28 May 2005
£149,000
Leasehold
+71.4 %
21 Jan 2000
£86,950
Leasehold
+30.8 %
5 Jun 1998
£66,500
Leasehold
+29.1 %
28 Jun 1996
£51,495
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £259,000
sale date: 13 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2023
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2020
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2018

Data Sources

The property at 8, Orkney House Himalayan Way, Watford, WD18 6SX appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Nov 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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