Flat 3, 27 Essex Road, Watford, WD17 4EL is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 420 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 3-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £269,681 , which equates to approximately £642 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jan 2020 for £247,000. Since then, the value has increased by £22,681, representing a 9.2% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £269,681 is:

  • 48.2% lower than the average property price on Essex Road
  • 54.2% lower than the average in the WD17 4EL postcode area
  • and 44.9% 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 4 July 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 3
Price (estimate)
£269,681
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£642
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 3, 27 Essex Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4EL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Jul 2025.

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 14 Jul 2015, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 70.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (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
Poor
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to WD17 4EL

18 th / 22
Price Rank
54% lower than average
16 th / 16
Size Rank
64% smaller than average
2 nd / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WD17 4EL , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 16 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 16th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£269,681
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
10 Jan 2020
£247,000
Leasehold
+7.4 %
11 Jan 2016
£230,000
Leasehold
+47.4 %
27 Nov 2009
£156,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2024
rooms: 2
size: 960 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2009
rooms: 2
size: 928 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2009
rooms: 8
size: 1830 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 7 Aug 1998
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 11 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, 27 Essex Road, Watford, WD17 4EL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jan 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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