Hempstead Road - WD17 4LD
Key Postcode Insights
WD17 4LD is a residential postcode situated on Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 with 16 addresses.
It ranks as the 239th largest and 100th most expensive of the 463 postcodes in the WD17 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 16 properties: 1 house and 15 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £311,697
- 10 Year change
- down 7.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,705pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 33.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £370/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WD17 4LD is a residential postcode situated on Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 with 16 addresses.
It ranks as the 239th largest and 100th most expensive of the 463 postcodes in the WD17 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 16 properties: 1 house and 15 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £311,697
- 10 Year change
- down 7.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,705pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 33.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £370/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.6%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WD17 4LD
- Woodville Court
Mid-century Building | 14 Units
- Woodville Court Mews
Building | 2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WD17 4LD sold for £305,000 on 4th November 2022. Since then prices are down an average of 7.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £311,697.
The WD17 4LD Sales Market has decreased by 7.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3.1% | £311,697 |
| June 2025 | -2.8% | £321,680 |
| June 2024 | -1.1% | £330,814 |
| June 2023 | -0.7% | £334,372 |
| June 2022 | 3.2% | £336,832 |
| June 2021 | -0.3% | £326,410 |
| June 2020 | 1.9% | £327,261 |
| June 2019 | -2.4% | £321,121 |
| June 2018 | -3.3% | £329,154 |
| June 2017 | 0.6% | £340,438 |
| June 2016 | 12.5% | £338,447 |
| June 2015 | 13.2% | £300,948 |
| June 2014 | 14.1% | £265,852 |
| June 2013 | -0.1% | £233,045 |
| June 2012 | 3.1% | £233,345 |
| June 2011 | 0.2% | £226,229 |
| June 2010 | 6% | £225,685 |
| June 2009 | -10.2% | £212,956 |
| June 2008 | 1.3% | £237,199 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £234,119 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,705.
The WD17 4LD Rental Market has increased by 33.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.5% | £1,705pcm |
| June 2025 | 3% | £1,663pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.7% | £1,615pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.9% | £1,514pcm |
| June 2022 | 5.4% | £1,377pcm |
| June 2021 | 5% | £1,307pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.3% | £1,244pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.1% | £1,248pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.1% | £1,235pcm |
| June 2017 | -3.1% | £1,236pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.6% | £1,275pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.8% | £1,254pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.2% | £1,164pcm |
| June 2013 | 3% | £1,107pcm |
| June 2012 | 3.3% | £1,075pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.5% | £1,040pcm |
| June 2010 | 7.5% | £1,015pcm |
| June 2009 | -9.4% | £944pcm |
| June 2008 | 11.2% | £1,042pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £937pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 4th November 2022 for £305,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 7.5%. The postcode has had a total of 17 sales since 1995.
WD17 4LD has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Nov 2022£305,000 | 2 Bed Flat7 Woodville Court, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 4LD7 Woodville Court, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 4LD
- Sold Nov 2019£295,000 | 2 Bed Flat12 Woodville Court, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 4LD12 Woodville Court, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 4LD
- Sold Jan 2019£265,000 | 2 Bed Flat10 Woodville Court, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 4LD10 Woodville Court, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 4LD
- Sold Apr 2017£280,000 | 3 Bed Flat3 Woodville Court, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 4LD3 Woodville Court, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 4LD
- Sold Feb 2016£321,000 | 2 Bed Flat9 Woodville Court, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 4LD9 Woodville Court, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 4LD
Nearby Postcodes
WD17 4LD is the 239th largest and the 100th most expensive postcode out of the 463 postcodes in the WD17 area.
- WD17 4JY, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17WD17 4JY11 Addresses|41 m away
- WD17 4DE, Saxton Mews, Watford, WD17WD17 4DE5 Addresses|72 m away
- WD17 4LB, Dellfield Close, Watford, WD17WD17 4LB14 Addresses|79 m away
- WD17 3HE, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17WD17 3HE20 Addresses|88 m away
- WD17 4JZ, Maple Grove, Watford, WD17WD17 4JZ12 Addresses|105 m away
Property Types
- 2 modern houses built after 1980
- 14 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- modern house (2)
- mid-century flat (14)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 14 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (9)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2021£1,810,000 | 5 Bed House229, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3HH229, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3HH
- Sold Oct 2021£1,770,000 | 5 Bed House105, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3HE105, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3HE
- Sold Feb 2019£1,720,000 | 5 Bed House195, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3HG195, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3HG
Schools Nearby
- Lanchester Primary School500 m away
- Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School600 m away
- Nascot Wood Junior School600 m away
- Watford Grammar School for Boys1.2 km away
- Watford Grammar School for Girls1.6 km away
- Westfield Academy2.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WD17 4LD is Watford Junction station, which is 800 metres away.
- Watford Junction|800 m away
- Watford|1.0 km away
- Watford North|1.8 km away
- Watford High Street|1.8 km away