What type of property is 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG?

28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG?

28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG last sold for £565,000 in February 2026. Before that, it sold for £83,000 in March 1996, so prices have been rising over 30 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1996 and February 2026, 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG rose from £83,000 to £565,000, a change of £482,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG?

The current EPC rating for 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG?

28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG heated?

The latest EPC at 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG have?

The most recent planning decision at 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG was a refusal for side and rear extension (ref. 26/00045/FULH) in March 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG?

28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG is in council tax band D.

Where is 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG located?

28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG in a safe area?

Police records around 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG 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 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG?

The closest primary school to 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG is The Orchard Primary School (293m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (2.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG?

The closest bus stop to 28 Leggatts Close, WD24 5NG is Maytree Crescent, 68m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 Leggatts Close, Watford, WD24 5NG

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 28 Leggatts Close

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

28 Leggatts Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 5NG). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Most recent transfer was February 2026 at £565,000 — fresh data. Across 1996–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£596/sq ft) was about 127.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2026.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 September 2032

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Leggatts Close, Watford, WD24 5NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 28 Leggatts Close in 2026.

1 application on record at 28 Leggatts Close, Watford, WD24 5NG

1decisions1extensions18documents3nearby

Mar 2026
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of part single, side and rear extension, hip to gable loft conversion including rear dormer x2 front rooflights
Extension
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
26/00045/FULH
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

28 Leggatts Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£526,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£565,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2026Most recent
£565,000
+580.7%over 29 years
6 March 1996
£83,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5NG: £490,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in WD24 5NG

On the street

Versus other Leggatts Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

28 Leggatts Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£6,420

Street avg £4,259

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Maytree Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Orchard Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 5NG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

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