5 Milton Street, Watford, WD24 5EU
About 5 Milton Street
5 Milton Street is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 5EU). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.
Most recent transfer was June 2026 at £405,000 — fresh data. Across 1996–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£489/sq ft) was about 87.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 July 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Window efficiency improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5 Milton Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 5 Milton Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.
£401,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 30 years.
£405,000
Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 30 years.
Sales timeline
11 June 2026Most recent
£405,000
+15.7%over 5 years8 April 2021
£350,000
+55.6%over 8 years5 March 2013
£225,000
+22.3%over 7 years21 April 2005
£184,000
+55.3%over 3 years19 September 2001
£118,500
+62.4%over 2 years17 February 1999
£72,950
+25.8%over 2 years29 October 1996
£58,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5EU: £425,000 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in WD24 5EU
Versus other Milton Street homes
Years Held for 5 Milton Street lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£5,260
Street avg £4,056
Floor Area
77 m²
Street avg 82 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
123/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Church Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School. 33 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.4dB







