What kind of home is 4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS sell for?

4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS last sold for £915,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £350,500 in January 2006, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2006 and May 2017, 4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS rose from £350,500 to £915,000, a change of £564,500. That works out to roughly +8.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

The current EPC rating for 4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (1,862 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 4SS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS use?

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

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

4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS has 2 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in March 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

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

Which area is 4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS in?

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

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

Police records around 4 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.

What schools are near 4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

The closest primary school to 4 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.

How well connected is 4 Hampden Way, WD17 4SS?

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

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4 Hampden Way, Watford, WD17 4SS

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

173 m²

1862 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Hampden Way

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

4 Hampden Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD17 4SS). It has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (around 1862 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 173 m² it's 17.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (147 m² median across 17 EPCs). Across 2006–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,034,000 is 13% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£491/sq ft) was about 66.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (May 2017). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 March 2027

5 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromD55toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

64%22%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

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

4 Hampden Way has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

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

2decisions2extensions39documents3nearby

Nov 2005
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Erection of 2 storey side and single storey front extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
05/00825/FUL
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ExtensionMar 2006Decision

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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 2006.

Current estimate

£1,034,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£915,000

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

25 May 2017Most recent
£915,000
+161.1%over 11 years
16 January 2006
£350,500

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

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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.

Habitable Rooms for 4 Hampden Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,289

Street avg £4,855

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Floor Area

173 m²

Street avg 160 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

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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

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