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299 Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3NL

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 299 Hempstead Road

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

299 Hempstead Road is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 3NL). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £605,000 is 34.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£481/sq ft) was about 15.2% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: December 2024 at £450,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 September 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Mar 2018
EPC improved fromD65toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 299 Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

299 Hempstead Road has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£605,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£450,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 December 2024Most recent

    £450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 3NL: £605,000 (2022–2012).

On the street

Versus other Hempstead Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

299 Hempstead Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,172

Street avg £6,533

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 157 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 299 Hempstead Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£600k

10 Berceau Walk

WD17 3BL

3 bed
£544k

1 Grove Wharf, Hempstead Road

WD17 3NL

£720k

10 Beechpark Way

WD17 3TY

4 bed
£802k

1 Orchard Close

WD17 3DU

3 bed1 bath
£826k

1 Berceau Walk

WD17 3BL

3 bed1 bath
£832k

10 Bellmount Wood Avenue

WD17 3BW

3 bed1 bath
£850k

1 Bellmount Wood Avenue

WD17 3BN

4 bed
£851k

1 Trefusis Walk

WD17 3BP

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Watford district page.
Full Watford report

Crime

266/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Russell Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 3NL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 3NL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 3NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 299 Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3NL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.