Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
31 Hatfield Road, Watford, WD24 4DA
3 sales on record1 planning record
Estimated value
£429,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£272,000)+58%
- Against WD24 4DA's recent median (£370,000)+16%
Newest record on this page: February 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£429,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£272,000)+58%
- Against WD24 4DA's recent median (£370,000)+16%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 31 Hatfield Road is modelled from its 71 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 4DA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
71 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2021
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in WD24 4DA
5 sales, median £370,000 (2023–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Price for 31 Hatfield Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.
Sales timeline
10 September 2014Most recent
£272,000
+28.9%over 3 years7 January 2011
£211,000
+356.7%over 15 years29 August 1995
£46,200
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 4DA: £370,000 (2023–2021).
Nearby sales in WD24 4DA
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 31 Hatfield Road, Watford, WD24 4DA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
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About 31 Hatfield Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
31 Hatfield Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 4DA). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1995–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £429,000 sits 57.7% above the 2014 sale of £272,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£356/sq ft) was about 49.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2008. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 12 years since the last transfer (September 2014).
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
31 Hatfield Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 March 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2021from Nov 2010
EPC improved fromD67toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%62%
More low energy lighting installed
Mar 2021from Jan 2021
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
62%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 31 Hatfield Road, Watford, WD24 4DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
31 Hatfield Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.
1 application on record at 31 Hatfield Road, Watford, WD24 4DA
1decisions1extensions14documents3nearby
- Jun 2008ExtensionAmendmentOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey rear extension
- Documents
- 14 docs on file
- Reference
- 08/00597/LDC
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- The 14 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Versus other Hatfield Road homes
Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 31 Hatfield Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,831
Street avg £4,299
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 70 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
123/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Regent Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Parkgate Junior School. 33 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Parkgate Junior SchoolPrimary650m
- Knutsford Primary AcademyPrimary654m
- Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary896m
- Nascot Wood Junior SchoolPrimary1.0km
Nearest stops
- Regent StreetBus stop111m
- Brixton RoadBus stop180m
- Bermer RoadBus stop282m
- Imperial ParkBus stop283m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences725 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour355 reports18%
- Criminal Damage & Arson149 reports8%
- Other Theft140 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD24 4DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 31 Hatfield Road is modelled from its 71 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 4DA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 31 Hatfield Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 31 Hatfield Road was lodged in March 2021 at band C and is valid until March 2031. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 31 Hatfield Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 33 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WD24 4DA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 31 Hatfield Road is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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