What type of property is 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS last change hands?

14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS last sold for £405,000 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

The current EPC rating for 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. It has dropped from a D recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (1,485 sq ft), around 138 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. The wider record also shows 3 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

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

Where is 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS located?

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

Is 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS 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 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

The closest primary school to 14 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 is the nearest station to 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

The closest bus stop to 14 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS is Hollytree House, 256m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Hampden Way, Watford, WD17 4SS

7 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

138 m²

1485 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Hampden Way

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

14 Hampden Way is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 4SS). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1485 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (August 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £633,000 sits 56.3% above the 2014 sale of £405,000. 7 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in May 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Sept 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2014

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD60toE50

Low Energy Lighting

44%97%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Hampden Way, Watford, WD17 4SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Hampden Way has 7 separate extension applications on the council record.

Feb 2017
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
Documents
24 docs on file
Reference
16/01794/FULH
View planning record
Jun 2016
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6 metres for which the maximum height would be 2.99 metres and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.7 metres.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
16/00654/HPD
View planning record

What's in 14 Hampden Way, Watford, WD17 4SS's planning history?

5 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£633,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£405,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 May 2014Most recent
£405,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 4SS: £1,000,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in WD17 4SS

On the street

Versus other Hampden Way homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Hampden Way is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,935

Street avg £4,565

Strongly below

Floor Area

138 m²

Street avg 160 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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Crime

10/mo

Steady 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

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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