What kind of home is 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

1 Highfield, WD19 5DY is a detached house.

What did 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY sell for?

1 Highfield, WD19 5DY last sold for £855,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £285,000 in May 1999, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1999 and June 2023, 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY rose from £285,000 to £855,000, a change of £570,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

1 Highfield, WD19 5DY has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (1,550 sq ft). That makes it about 52% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD19 5DY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY use?

The latest EPC at 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

The only planning records linked to 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

1 Highfield, WD19 5DY is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY in?

1 Highfield, WD19 5DY sits in Watford. It falls within the WD19 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

Police records around 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY show an average of 179 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

The closest primary school to 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY is St Meryl School (112m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Grange Academy (2.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Highfield, WD19 5DY is Romilly Drive, 493m away. The nearest rail option is Carpenders Park Rail Station, 684m away.

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1 Highfield, Watford, WD19 5DY

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

144 m²

1550 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Highfield

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

1 Highfield is a detached house in Watford (WD19 5DY). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 144 m² the property is well over the postcode median (92 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £983,000 is 15% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£552/sq ft) was about 150.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2023 for £855,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2012.

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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

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 August 2032

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Highfield, Watford, WD19 5DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Highfield, Watford, WD19 5DY

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Sept 2012
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
3 x Robinia - Crown Reduce by 25% by removing 2-3 metres from all over where appropriate back to previous reduction points
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12/1609/TPO
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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 grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£983,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£855,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2023Most recent
£855,000
+200.0%over 24 years
9 May 1999
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD19 5DY: £585,000 (2025–2022).

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Versus other Highfield homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Highfield stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,938

Street avg £3,981

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Floor Area

144 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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.

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Crime

179/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Romilly Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Meryl School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD19 5DY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WD19 5DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

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55 dB

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