What type of property is 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ?

56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ sell for?

56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ last sold for £765,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £335,000 in July 2008, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2008 and September 2024, 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ rose from £335,000 to £765,000, a change of £430,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ?

The current EPC rating for 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ?

56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (1,496 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 8AJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ have?

56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2010. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ?

56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ is in council tax band E.

Where is 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ located?

56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ sits in Aldenham, Watford, Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ?

Police records around 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ?

The closest primary school to 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ is Highwood Primary School (1.3km), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queens' School (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ?

The closest bus stop to 56 Hilfield Lane, WD25 8AJ is Hilfield Lane, 244m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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56 Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8AJ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

139 m²

1496 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 56 Hilfield Lane

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

56 Hilfield Lane is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Aldenham, Watford, Watford (WD25 8AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 2008–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£511/sq ft) was about 61.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £765,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2010.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

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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(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromC71toD62

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 56 Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2010
RenovationFull
In report
*Electronic documents only, no paper fileRelandscaping of front garden (Revised Application).
Agent
Mr K D'Austin
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
TP/09/2163
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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.

56 Hilfield Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2008.

Current estimate

£724,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£765,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

25 September 2024Most recent
£765,000
+128.4%over 16 years
31 July 2008
£335,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 8AJ: £750,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WD25 8AJ

On the street

Versus other Hilfield Lane homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

56 Hilfield Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,504

Street avg £5,686

Above

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hilfield Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Queens' School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD25 8AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 8AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.7dB

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Common questions

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