What type of property is 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB?

3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB?

3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB last sold for £440,000 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in August 2011, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2011 and June 2019, 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB rose from £250,000 to £440,000, a change of £190,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB?

3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,213 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD24 5JB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB had any planning applications?

3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB?

3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB is in council tax band E.

Where is 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB located?

3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (192% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB?

The closest primary school to 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB is Beechfield School (139m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (1.8km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB?

The closest bus stop to 3 Howard Close, WD24 5JB is Leggatts Way, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Howard Close, Watford, WD24 5JB

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

113 m²

1213 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Howard Close

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

3 Howard Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 5JB). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1213 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2010) shows a C (score 70). The latest certificate is from December 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £507,000 is 15.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£363/sq ft) was about 77.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2019 at £440,000.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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.

3 Howard Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Dec 2020

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Howard Close, Watford, WD24 5JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Sept 2022
Loft ConversionAmendment
In report
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed rear dormer with front roof lights.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
22/00955/LDC
View planning record
Apr 2022
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension and change front porch roof (tiles)
ExtensionDemolition
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
22/00265/FULH
View planning record

What's in 3 Howard Close, Watford, WD24 5JB'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.

3 Howard Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£507,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£440,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

5 June 2019Most recent
£440,000
+76.0%over 7 years
18 August 2011
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5JB: £280,000 (2025–2000).

Nearby sales in WD24 5JB

On the street

Versus other Howard Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Howard Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,904

Street avg £2,923

Above

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Leggatts Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Beechfield School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD24 5JB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 5JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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