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5 Leggatts Close, Watford, WD24 5NG

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Leggatts Close

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

5 Leggatts Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 5NG). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2010–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £548,000 sits 92.3% above the 2012 sale of £285,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£308/sq ft) was about 17.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in July 2012.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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(1 of 2)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Mar 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 Leggatts Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 5 Leggatts Close, Watford, WD24 5NG

2decisions2extensions27documents3nearby
  1. Oct 2006
    ExtensionAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Proposed single storey rear extension

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    06/01186/LDC
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 27 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

5 Leggatts Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£548,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£285,000

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 July 2012Most recent

    £285,000

    +20.0%over 2 years

  2. 5 April 2010

    £237,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5NG: £500,000 (2026–2021).

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.

Habitable Rooms for 5 Leggatts Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,314

Street avg £4,442

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Leggatts Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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1 Diamond Road

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1 Leavesden Road

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1 Milton Street

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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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 5NG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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