What was the last sold price for 23 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

23 Highfield, WD19 5DY last sold for £458,000 in January 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £297,995 in September 1998, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Highfield, WD19 5DY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1998 and January 2006, 23 Highfield, WD19 5DY rose from £297,995 to £458,000, a change of £160,005. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 23 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

23 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 23 Highfield, WD19 5DY in?

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

What is crime like near 23 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

Police records around 23 Highfield, WD19 5DY show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 23 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

The closest primary school to 23 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.

What transport links are near 23 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

The closest bus stop to 23 Highfield, WD19 5DY is Romilly Drive, 493m away. The nearest rail option is Carpenders Park Rail Station, 684m away.

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23 Highfield, Watford, WD19 5DY

1 planning record

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 23 Highfield

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

23 Highfield is a property in Watford (WD19 5DY). It has council tax band G.

Held since January 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1998–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Highfield, Watford, WD19 5DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2024
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 4.50 metres, maximum height 3.00 metres, maximum eaves height 2.80 metres)
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
24/0921/PDE
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What's in 23 Highfield, Watford, WD19 5DY's planning history?

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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.

Last sold (2006)

£458,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

9 January 2006Most recent
£458,000
+53.7%over 7 years
24 September 1998
£297,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD19 5DY: £585,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in WD19 5DY

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady 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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD19 5DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

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