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3 Hampden Way, Watford, WD17 4SS

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
180 m²
1938 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Hampden Way

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

3 Hampden Way is a five-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD17 4SS). It has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (around 1938 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 180 m² it's 24.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (145 m² median across 16 EPCs). Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£485/sq ft) was about 54.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2012. Last sale on file: £939,250 in March 2024.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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)
Jun 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromF31toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Hampden Way, Watford, WD17 4SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Aug 2012
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Erection of double storey side and single storey front extensions and replacement of existing garage (amended plans)

    Documents
    56 docs on file
    Reference
    12/00679/FULH
    View planning record

What's in 3 Hampden Way, Watford, WD17 4SS's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and 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.

3 Hampden Way has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2009.

Current estimate

£871,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£939,250

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 March 2024Most recent

    £939,250

    +123.6%over 13 years

  2. 2 September 2010

    £420,000

    +17.6%over 9 months

  3. 23 November 2009

    £357,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 4SS: £1,000,000 (2023–2021).

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.

Years Held for 3 Hampden Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,218

Street avg £4,422

Above

Floor Area

180 m²

Street avg 157 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Hampden Way

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

£14.99one-off

30-day 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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£965k

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1 Dowry Walk

WD17 4TG

5 bed
£700k

1 Denewood Close

WD17 4SZ

5 bed
£849k

1 Hampden Way

WD17 4SS

4 bed
£822k

1 Baldwin Road

WD17 4DP

4 bed3 bath
£963k

1 Armand Close

WD17 4BN

4 bed2 bath
£716k

1 Bellamy Close

WD17 4RN

4 bed2 bath
£860k

1 Birchmead

WD17 4RU

3 bed2 bath
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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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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