What did 17 Cottage Close, WD17 3NN sell for?

17 Cottage Close, WD17 3NN last sold for £665,000 in June 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £265,000 in September 1996, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Cottage Close, WD17 3NN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1996 and June 2006, 17 Cottage Close, WD17 3NN rose from £265,000 to £665,000, a change of £400,000. That works out to roughly +9.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 17 Cottage Close, WD17 3NN?

17 Cottage Close, WD17 3NN is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 17 Cottage Close, WD17 3NN in?

17 Cottage Close, WD17 3NN sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district.

Is 17 Cottage Close, WD17 3NN in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Cottage Close, WD17 3NN show an average of 266 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 17 Cottage Close, WD17 3NN?

The closest primary school to 17 Cottage Close, WD17 3NN is Cassiobury Junior School (398m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (837m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17 Cottage Close, WD17 3NN?

The closest bus stop to 17 Cottage Close, WD17 3NN is Langley Way, 208m away. The nearest tram option is Watford Underground Station, 817m away.

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17 Cottage Close, Watford, WD17 3NN

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Overview

About 17 Cottage Close

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

17 Cottage Close is a five-bedroom property in Watford (WD17 3NN). It has council tax band G.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in June 2006. Across 1996–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.9% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Cottage Close, Watford, WD17 3NN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Cottage Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Last sold (2006)

£665,000

Growth on file: 9.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

28 June 2006Most recent
£665,000
+150.9%over 9 years
15 September 1996
£265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 3NN: £1,300,000 (2024–2015).

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Area

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Crime

266/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Langley Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Cassiobury Junior School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

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Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

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