256, Hempstead Road
256, Hempstead Road
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 256, Hempstead Road, Watford is an early-century freehold house with 2,217 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 1,151 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 256, Hempstead Road, Watford is £1,162,719 and the estimated rental value is £5,709 per month.
Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 is located in the borough of Watford within the WD17 postal district.
Our Data Sources
256, Hempstead Road, Watford has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
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 256, Hempstead Road, Watford is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £1,220,855 and a rental value of £5,995 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £1,081,329 and a rental value of £5,310 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 256, Hempstead Road, Watford has fallen by £23,093 (2.0%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £83 per month (1.5%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 256, Hempstead Road, Watford sits on a plot of 1,151 m2.
We have plot size data on 11 out of 11 other houses in the postcode and 256, Hempstead Road, Watford sits on the largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
256, Hempstead Road, Watford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 27 Apr 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 256, Hempstead Road, Watford was last sold on 14th February 2018 for £1,050,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since February 2018, the market for similar properties has dropped by 3.5%.
- Sold Feb 2018£1,050,000
- Sold Sep 1995£210,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 256, Hempstead Road, Watford within a radius of 780 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 136, Ridge Lane, Watford, WD17 4SY, a freehold house which sold for £1,135,000 on the 19th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in WD17.
- Sold Sep 2025£1,135,000 | 5 Bed House136, Ridge Lane, Watford, WD17 4SY136, Ridge Lane, Watford, WD17 4SY
- Sold Feb 2021£995,000 | 5 Bed House66, Devereux Drive, Watford, WD17 3DE66, Devereux Drive, Watford, WD17 3DE
- Sold Mar 2015£815,000 | 5 Bed House63, Ridge Lane, Watford, WD17 4SX63, Ridge Lane, Watford, WD17 4SX
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 has a total of 400 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 256, Hempstead Road, Watford is the 65th largest and the 59th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £623k more expensive than the average property in WD17.
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Schools Nearby
- 700mThe Orchard Primary School
- 800mCassiobury Infant and Nursery School
- 800mHoly Rood Catholic Primary School
- 2.3kmWatford Grammar School for Boys
- 2.7kmCroxley Danes School
- 3.0kmWatford Grammar School for Girls
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 256, Hempstead Road, Watford is Watford station, which is 2.0 kilometres away.
- 2.0kmWatford
- 2.1kmWatford Junction
- 2.1kmWatford North
Available Internet Speeds
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.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
