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Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 159, Hempstead Road, Watford is £1,700,795 and the estimated rental value is £7,561 per month.
Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 is located in the borough of Watford within the WD17 postal district.
159, Hempstead Road, Watford has been updated by Kevin Coughter exp. This data along with public information allows us to provide estimates for both this and neighbouring properties.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 159, Hempstead Road, Watford is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £1,785,835 and a rental value of £7,939 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £1,581,739 and a rental value of £7,032 per month.
Over the last 12 months the sale value of 159 Hempstead Road Watford has decreased by an estimated £33,779 (2.0%) and its rental value has increased by an estimated £111 per month (1.5%), giving an expected gross yield of 5.3%.
According to data from HM Land Registry, 159, Hempstead Road, Watford sits on a plot of 1478m2.
We have plot size data on 26 out of 26 other houses in the postcode and 159, Hempstead Road, Watford sits on the 5th largest plot.
159, Hempstead Road, Watford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 24 Jul 2024.
The property is connected to mains gas and has some double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 159, Hempstead Road, Watford within a radius of 560 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 135, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3HF, a freehold house which sold for £1,625,000 on the 15th September 2022.
Read more about house prices in WD17.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 has a total of 400 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 159, Hempstead Road, Watford is the 33rd largest and the 12th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £1.161m more expensive than the average property in WD17.
The closest station to 159, Hempstead Road, Watford is Watford Junction station which is 1.1 kilometres away.
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
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The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.
In the area around 159, Hempstead Road, Watford, 53.0% of property is privately owned outright and 41.7% is privately owned with a mortgage.
The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.
The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.
In the area around 159, Hempstead Road, Watford, 20.8% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 57.4% as possessing degree level qualifications.
The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.
The most recent census in 2021 recorded the age of all UK residents.
In the area around 159, Hempstead Road, Watford, the average age was 40.1 and the most common age was 47.
The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales
The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.
In the area around 159, Hempstead Road, Watford, 2.6% of property was a second home.
Comparison figures for East of England and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.
The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.
In the area around 159, Hempstead Road, Watford, there are an average of 1.7 cars per household.
See below for how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.