5 Benneck House, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6PZ
About 5 Benneck House
5 Benneck House is a two-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD18 6PZ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 66 m² this is the 11th smallest of 13 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 62–67 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 13 units on file.
Today's modelled estimate of £277,000 is 13.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£345/sq ft) was about 80.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £245,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Benneck House has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
5 Benneck House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£277,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£245,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
26 January 2024Most recent
£245,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in WD18 6PZ: £134,000 (2023–1999).
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Versus other Tolpits Lane homes
On floor area, 5 Benneck House stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 76 (C)
Floor Area
66 m²
Street avg 64 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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
Chesham Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Willow Tree Primary School. 29 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.8dB