What type of property is 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ?

9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ last change hands?

9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ last sold for £296,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £50,000 in November 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between November 1996 and August 2024, 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ rose from £50,000 to £296,000, a change of £246,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ?

9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD24 5JQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ?

9 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 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ located?

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

Is 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ 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 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ?

The closest primary school to 9 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 transport links are near 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Leaford Crescent, WD24 5JQ is Leaford Crescent, 146m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Leaford Crescent, Watford, WD24 5JQ

5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Leaford Crescent

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

9 Leaford Crescent is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD24 5JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (85 m² across 33 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£550/sq ft) was about 50.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £296,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 2)

May 2018

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Jul 2012

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Leaford Crescent, Watford, WD24 5JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Leaford Crescent has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

9 Leaford Crescent has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£308,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£296,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

15 August 2024Most recent
£296,000
+2.1%over 3 years
27 June 2021
£290,000
+57.6%over 8 years
1 March 2013
£184,000
-2.1%over 5 years
29 August 2007
£188,000
+276.0%over 10 years
25 November 1996
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5JQ: £520,000 (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.

9 Leaford Crescent outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,920

Street avg £4,931

Strongly above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above

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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

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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