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2 Hampden Way, Watford, WD17 4SS

5 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 2 Hampden Way

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

2 Hampden Way is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 4SS). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. At 73 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 68–228 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to A across 18 units on file. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2024); the latest reading is one band lower. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

It changed hands recently, sold November 2025 for £1,020,000. At 73 m² it sits well below the postcode median (151 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,298/sq ft) was about 376.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms4
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 April 2034

7 years remaining
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Mid 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Hampden Way, Watford, WD17 4SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 applications on record at 2 Hampden Way, Watford, WD17 4SS

5decisions1extensions89documents3nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Sept 2013
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of a detached outbuilding for use as childminding facility.(amended description)

    Documents
    43 docs on file
    Reference
    13/00806/FULH
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. AmendmentDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 89 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£919,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,020,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 November 2025Most recent

    £1,020,000

    +195.7%over 23 years
  2. 16 May 2002

    £345,000

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

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

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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
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.

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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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 4SS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 4SS

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
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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