What type of property is 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA?

2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA last change hands?

2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA last sold for £315,000 in November 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA?

The current EPC rating for 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA?

2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA located?

2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA sits in Aldenham, Watford, Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA?

Police records around 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA show an average of 214 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA?

The closest primary school to 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA is Little Reddings Primary School (1.4km), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bushey Meads School (929m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA?

The closest bus stop to 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, WD25 8DA is Meads School, 1.0km away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8DA

Estimated value

£628,000

Since the 2007 sale (£315,000)+99%
Against WD25 8DA's recent median (£214,000)+193%

Newest record on this page: July 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Tenure

Private Rental

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£628,000

Against its 2007 sale (£315,000)+99%
Against WD25 8DA's recent median (£214,000)+193%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages is modelled from its 101 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD25 8DA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
101 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2017
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007
Recent sales in WD25 8DA
3 sales, median £214,000 (2022–2012)

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Sales timeline

28 November 2007Most recent
£315,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in WD25 8DA: £214,000 (2022–2012).

Nearby sales in WD25 8DA

1 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8DA
Sold Jul 2022
£467,500

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8DA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages

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

2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Aldenham, Watford, Watford (WD25 8DA). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil.

Held since November 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £628,000 sits 99.4% above the 2007 sale of £315,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 45.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

Current Certificate

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 March 2027

4 months remaining

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages, Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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.

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Crime

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Meads School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Bushey Meads School. 14 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Bushey Meads SchoolSecondary929m
Little Reddings Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km
Bushey Heath Primary SchoolPrimary1.7km
Bournehall Primary SchoolPrimary1.8km

Nearest stops

Meads SchoolBus stop1.0km
Mostyn RoadBus stop1.1km
Middle FurlongBus stop1.1km
The Four TubsBus stop1.2km

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,012 reports36%
Anti-social Behaviour559 reports20%
Other Theft357 reports13%
Vehicle Crime216 reports8%

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 8DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

53.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages is modelled from its 101 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD25 8DA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages was lodged in March 2017 at band D and is valid until March 2027. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 2 Hilfield Reservoir Cottages. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 14 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WD25 8DA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.

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