What type of property is 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS last sold for £358,000 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £413,000 in January 2010, so prices have been falling over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

Across 2 sales between January 2010 and April 2012, 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS fell from £413,000 to £358,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly -6.1% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (1,582 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

The most recent planning decision at 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS was a refusal for a loft conversion (ref. 25/00532/FULH) in July 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS is in council tax band E.

Where is 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS located?

12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

Police records around 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS 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.

Which schools serve 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

The closest primary school to 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (254m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (2.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

The closest bus stop to 12 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS is Hollytree House, 256m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Hampden Way, Watford, WD17 4SS

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

147 m²

1582 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 12 Hampden Way

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

12 Hampden Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD17 4SS). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2010–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £754,000 sits 110.6% above the 2012 sale of £358,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 27.8% below the postcode norm. On the market in April 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

12 Hampden Way sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2022

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromF37toE52

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2022from Aug 2021

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Ventilation

NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Hampden Way, Watford, WD17 4SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 12 Hampden Way in 2025.

3 applications on record at 12 Hampden Way, Watford, WD17 4SS

3decisions2extensions36documents3nearby

Aug 2010
Conditions
Outcome in report
Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (materials) of planning permission ref 10/00356/FUL
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
10/00691/DISCON
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Loft ConversionJul 2025Decision
Garage ConversionOct 2022Decision

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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.

12 Hampden Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£754,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -6.1% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£358,000

Growth on file: -6.1% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

15 April 2012Most recent
£358,000
-13.3%over 2 years
5 January 2010
£413,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 4SS: £1,000,001 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WD17 4SS

On the street

Versus other Hampden Way homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 12 Hampden Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,435

Street avg £5,022

Strongly below

Floor Area

147 m²

Street avg 162 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.3 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

266/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Hollytree House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 4SS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 4SS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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