242, Gosforth Lane
242, Gosforth Lane
Description & Estimates
Public records show 242, Gosforth Lane, Watford to be a mid-century freehold house with 861 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 170 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
242, Gosforth Lane, Watford has an estimated sale value of £460,107 and an estimated rental value of £2,109 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Gosforth Lane, Watford, WD19 lies in the borough of Three Rivers, within the WD19 postal district.
Our Data Sources
242, Gosforth Lane, Watford has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2023.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 242, Gosforth Lane, Watford would be worth £483,112, with a potential rental value of £2,215 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £427,900, with a rental value of £1,962 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 242, Gosforth Lane, Watford has decreased by £2,451 (0.5%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £72 (3.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.5%.
Plot Size
242, Gosforth Lane, Watford occupies a 170 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 10 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 8th largest.
Energy Efficiency
242, Gosforth Lane, Watford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Feb 2023.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
242, Gosforth Lane, Watford last changed hands on 25th March 2024, selling for £440,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 19.9% since March 2024.
- Sold Mar 2024£440,000
- Sold Jul 2005£160,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 850 metres of 242, Gosforth Lane, Watford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 241, Hayling Road, Watford, WD19 7NU, a freehold house, sold at £440,000 on the 15th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in WD19.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 242, Gosforth Lane, Watford as the 81st largest and the 42nd most expensive of the 206 addresses on Gosforth Lane, Watford, WD19.
Against the WD19 postcode district average, it is £20k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 700mSt Joseph Catholic Primary School
- 900mEastbury Farm Primary School
- 1.1kmWarren Dell Primary School
- 2.2kmWestfield Academy
- 2.8kmUTC Heathrow
- 2.8kmWatford Grammar School for Girls
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Public Transport Nearby
Carpenders Park station is the nearest stop to 242, Gosforth Lane, Watford at 1.5 kilometres away.
- 1.5kmCarpenders Park
- 1.7kmMoor Park
- 2.2kmNorthwood
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
