21 Ridge Street, Watford, WD24 6BL
About 21 Ridge Street
21 Ridge Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 6BL). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.
Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £365,000 sits 78.5% above the 2012 sale of £204,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£302/sq ft) was about 16.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- ConciergeYes
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 February 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
21 Ridge Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
21 Ridge Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£365,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 16 years.
£204,500
Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
3 July 2012Most recent
£204,500
+8.2%over 5 years11 October 2006
£189,000
+121.1%over 7 years26 July 1999
£85,500
+8.9%over 10 months15 September 1998
£78,500
+46.7%over 1 year2 October 1996
£53,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 6BL: £372,500 (2025–2023).
Versus other Ridge Street homes
Floor Area for 21 Ridge Street lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,246
Street avg £4,205
Floor Area
63 m²
Street avg 74 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
123/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Maude Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Parkgate Junior School. 32 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.4dB