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

5 Highfield, WD19 5DY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 5 Highfield, WD19 5DY sell for?

5 Highfield, WD19 5DY last sold for £310,000 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

The current EPC rating for 5 Highfield, WD19 5DY is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

5 Highfield, WD19 5DY has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

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

5 Highfield, WD19 5DY has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in May 2017 under ref. 17/0727/PDE. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

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

Which area is 5 Highfield, WD19 5DY in?

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

Is 5 Highfield, WD19 5DY in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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 5 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 Highfield, WD19 5DY?

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

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5 Highfield, Watford, WD19 5DY

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Highfield

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

5 Highfield is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD19 5DY). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £575,000 sits 85.5% above the 2012 sale of £310,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£303/sq ft) was about 45.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2017. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in August 2012.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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(1 of 3)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from May 2012

EPC improved fromD66toC75

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

5 Highfield has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

May 2017
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 4 metres, maximum height 3.3 metres and eaves height 2.8 metres)
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
17/0727/PDE
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What's in 5 Highfield, Watford, WD19 5DY's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Highfield valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£575,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£310,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 August 2012Most recent
£310,000

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

Nearby sales in WD19 5DY

On the street

Versus other Highfield homes

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

5 Highfield outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,263

Street avg £3,938

On par

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 107 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Comparables

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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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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