What type of property is 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG?

35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG last change hands?

35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG last sold for £220,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £41,000 in September 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between September 1997 and May 2024, 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG rose from £41,000 to £220,000, a change of £179,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG?

The current EPC rating for 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG?

35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG heated?

The latest EPC at 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG?

35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG located?

35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG sits in Watford. It falls within the WD18 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG?

Police records around 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG 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 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG?

The closest primary school to 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG is Laurance Haines School (416m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Westfield Academy (638m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG?

The closest bus stop to 35 Caractacus Cottage View, WD18 6LG is Charlock Way, 138m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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35 Caractacus Cottage View, Watford, WD18 6LG

Notable views5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 02

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 35 Caractacus Cottage View

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

35 Caractacus Cottage View is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD18 6LG). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 45 m² this is the 8th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–50 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£454/sq ft) was about 89.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £220,000 in May 2024.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

35 Caractacus Cottage View's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Apr 2013

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 35 Caractacus Cottage View, Watford, WD18 6LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

35 Caractacus Cottage View has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

35 Caractacus Cottage View has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£220,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

9 May 2024Most recent
£220,000
-5.6%over 5 years
11 October 2018
£233,000
+67.0%over 4 years
17 October 2013
£139,500
+26.8%over 9 years
30 January 2004
£110,000
+168.3%over 6 years
25 September 1997
£41,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD18 6LG: £182,000 (2017–2012).

Nearby sales in WD18 6LG

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On the street

Versus other Caractacus Cottage View homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 35 Caractacus Cottage View runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,889

Street avg £3,383

Strongly above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 45 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

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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.

Full Watford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Charlock Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Laurance Haines School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD18 6LG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD18 6LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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