When did 85 Vicarage Road, WD18 0EJ last change hands?

85 Vicarage Road, WD18 0EJ last sold for £133,000 in September 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £50,000 in April 2004, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 85 Vicarage Road, WD18 0EJ?

Across 2 sales between April 2004 and September 2008, 85 Vicarage Road, WD18 0EJ rose from £50,000 to £133,000, a change of £83,000. That works out to roughly +25.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 85 Vicarage Road, WD18 0EJ had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 85 Vicarage Road, WD18 0EJ was a refusal for an application (ref. 22/00540/NONMAT) in April 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 85 Vicarage Road, WD18 0EJ located?

85 Vicarage Road, WD18 0EJ sits in Watford. It falls within the WD18 postcode district.

Is 85 Vicarage Road, WD18 0EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 85 Vicarage Road, WD18 0EJ show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 85 Vicarage Road, WD18 0EJ?

The closest primary school to 85 Vicarage Road, WD18 0EJ is Chater Junior School (261m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Watford Grammar School for Girls (161m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 85 Vicarage Road, WD18 0EJ?

The closest bus stop to 85 Vicarage Road, WD18 0EJ is The Hornets, 120m away. The nearest rail option is Watford High Street Rail Station, 570m away.

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85 Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0EJ

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Overview

About 85 Vicarage Road

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85 Vicarage Road is a property in Watford (WD18 0EJ).

It hasn't traded since September 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Across 2004–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 25.3% per year.

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Energy

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 85 Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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Apr 2022
Amendment
In report
Non Material Amendment to apply to extend hours of operation 11am-5am 7 days a week.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
22/00540/NONMAT
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Mar 2011
Change Of UseAmendment
In report
Change of use of ground floor shop from shop use (class A1) to restaurant and cafe use (class A3) with installation of external ducting to rear
Documents
23 docs on file
Reference
11/00147/COU
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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85 Vicarage Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2004.

Last sold (2008)

£133,000

Growth on file: 25.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

1 September 2008Most recent
£133,000
+166.0%over 4 years
29 April 2004
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD18 0EJ: £300,000 (2023–2015).

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Area

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Crime

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Nearest stop

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The Hornets — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Watford Grammar School for Girls. 35 schools nearby.

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