8 West Drive, Watford, WD25 0AL is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 667 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £341,658 , which equates to approximately £512 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jun 2017 for £335,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,658, representing a 2.0% increase, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £341,658 is:

  • 0.0% lower than the average property price on West Drive
  • 2.5% lower than the average in the WD25 0AL postcode area
  • and 30.2% 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 16 November 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£341,658
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£512
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 West Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0AL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Nov 2016.

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 Jan 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 27.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
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 85% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WD25 0AL

11 th / 19
Price Rank
2% lower than average
7 th / 14
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
12 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WD25 0AL , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 14 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 7th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£341,658
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
23 Jun 2017
£335,000
Leasehold
+116.1 %
15 Jun 2012
£155,000
Leasehold
+10.7 %
11 Aug 2006
£140,000
Leasehold
+12.9 %
28 May 2004
£124,000
Leasehold
+61.6 %
3 Dec 1999
£76,750
Leasehold
+50.5 %
29 Jul 1997
£51,000
Leasehold
+14.6 %
30 Apr 1996
£44,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 10 May 2024

Data Sources

The property at 8 West Drive, Watford, WD25 0AL appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Jun 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Nov 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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