3 Gosford House, Croxley View, Watford, WD18 6NZ
About 3 Gosford House
3 Gosford House is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD18 6NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. At 66 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 3 Gosford House (43–66 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (65 versus a best of 86). Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on lpg.
It hasn't traded since August 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 sits 74.1% above the 2004 sale of £139,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs).
Know exactly what you're buying at 3 Gosford House
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- BalconyYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Fuel source changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
3 Gosford House has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
3 Gosford House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£242,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£139,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
17 August 2004Most recent
£139,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD18 6NZ: £136,950 (2022–1998).
Everything we know about 3 Gosford House, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
- Am I paying too much?
- Is something wrong with it?
- Is the agent's story true?
- Will it hold its value?
Versus other Croxley View homes
3 Gosford House is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 75 (C)
Floor Area
66 m²
Street avg 63 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
Similar properties nearby
1 Brownsea House, Crusader Way
WD18 6SD
1 Arran House, Pioneer Way
WD18 6SU
1 Edison Court, Franklin Avenue
WD18 6AB
1 Faraday Court, Franklin Avenue
WD18 6AD
1 Deakin Close
WD18 6XR
1 Guernsey House, Pioneer Way
WD18 6ST
1 Caractacus Cottage View
WD18 6LG
1 Kimble Close
WD18 6UZ
The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Goodwin House — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School. 30 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.6dB