What type of property is 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF?

7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF last change hands?

7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF last sold for £605,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £144,000 in March 2001, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF?

Across 2 sales between March 2001 and August 2023, 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF rose from £144,000 to £605,000, a change of £461,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF?

The current EPC rating for 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF?

7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF?

7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF is in council tax band D.

Where is 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF located?

7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF 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 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF?

The closest primary school to 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF is Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School (100m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (2.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF?

The closest bus stop to 7 Northfield Gardens, WD24 7RF is Parkgate Road, 170m away. The nearest rail option is Watford North Rail Station, 241m away.

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7 Northfield Gardens, Watford, WD24 7RF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Northfield Gardens

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

7 Northfield Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 7RF). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£618/sq ft) was about 121.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £605,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

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

Current Certificate

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 April 2033

6 years remaining

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Northfield Gardens, Watford, WD24 7RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Northfield Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

7 Northfield Gardens has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£633,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£605,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

31 August 2023Most recent
£605,000
+320.1%over 22 years
29 March 2001
£144,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 7RF: £611,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in WD24 7RF

On the street

Versus other Northfield Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 7 Northfield Gardens runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,648

Street avg £4,776

Strongly above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 107 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.0 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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Parkgate Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD24 7RF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 7RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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