What type of property is 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ?

3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ last change hands?

3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ last sold for £206,000 in February 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £136,000 in June 2003, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2003 and February 2014, 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ rose from £136,000 to £206,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ?

3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 40% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD24 5JQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ?

3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ located?

3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ show an average of 123 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ?

The closest primary school to 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ is The Orchard Primary School (295m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (1.9km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ is Leaford Crescent, 146m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Leaford Crescent, Watford, WD24 5JQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 3 Leaford Crescent

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

3 Leaford Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 5JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 51 m² this is the 6th smallest of 35 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–178 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (85 m² across 34 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in February 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across 2003–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £279,000 is 35.4% above the 2014 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Mar 2014

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Leaford Crescent, Watford, WD24 5JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Leaford Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£206,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2014Most recent
£206,000
+51.5%over 10 years
26 June 2003
£136,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5JQ: £298,500 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in WD24 5JQ

On the street

Versus other Leaford Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Leaford Crescent outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,039

Street avg £5,166

Strongly below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 51 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Leaford Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Orchard Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD24 5JQ 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 5JQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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