What type of property is 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH?

5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH last change hands?

5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH last sold for £375,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £45,500 in October 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH?

Across 6 sales between October 1996 and January 2024, 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH rose from £45,500 to £375,000, a change of £329,500. That works out to roughly +8% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH?

5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 2RH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH?

5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH located?

5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH?

Police records around 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH?

The closest primary school to 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH is Central Primary School (314m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Watford Grammar School for Girls (837m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ottoman Terrace, WD17 2RH is St Pauls Way, 304m away. The nearest rail option is Watford High Street Rail Station, 658m away.

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5 Ottoman Terrace, Radlett Road, Watford, WD17 2RH

6 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Ottoman Terrace

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Ottoman Terrace is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 2RH). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£571/sq ft) was about 145.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £375,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Period featuresYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Feb 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ottoman Terrace, Radlett Road, Watford, WD17 2RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Ottoman Terrace has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 5 Ottoman Terrace was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£392,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£375,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

26 January 2024Most recent
£375,000
+8.7%over 6 years
14 May 2017
£345,000
+64.3%over 5 years
8 September 2011
£210,000
+5.0%over 4 years
5 December 2006
£199,950
+92.3%over 6 years
29 June 2000
£104,000
+128.6%over 3 years
3 October 1996
£45,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 2RH: £140,000 (2017–2008).

Nearby sales in WD17 2RH

On the street

Versus other Ottoman Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Ottoman Terrace outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,148

Street avg £3,836

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

St Pauls Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Central Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 2RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 2RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

Low

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70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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