40, York Road
40, York Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 40, York Road, Watford to be a period freehold house with 731 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 99.8 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
40, York Road, Watford has an estimated sale value of £379,431 and an estimated rental value of £2,077 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
York Road, Watford, WD18 lies in the borough of Watford, within the WD18 postal district.
Our Data Sources
40, York Road, Watford has 51 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2020.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 40, York Road, Watford would be worth £398,403, with a potential rental value of £2,181 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £352,871, with a rental value of £1,932 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 40, York Road, Watford has dropped by £753 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £78 (3.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.6%.
Plot Size
40, York Road, Watford occupies a 100 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 55 other houses in this postcode, 54 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 8th largest.
Energy Efficiency
40, York Road, Watford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 28 Jan 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
40, York Road, Watford last changed hands on 20th December 2024, selling for £425,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 5 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 5.8% since December 2024.
- Sold Dec 2024£425,000
- Sold Aug 2020£352,500
- Sold Apr 2006£186,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 580 metres of 40, York Road, Watford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 25, York Road, Watford, WD18 0BE, a freehold house, sold at £385,000 on the 28th March 2025.
Read more about house prices in WD18.
•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 40, York Road, Watford as the 37th largest and the 37th most expensive of the 55 addresses on York Road, Watford, WD18.
Against the WD18 postcode district average, it is £10k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mField Junior School
- 100mWatford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
- 800mCentral Primary School
- 500mWatford Grammar School for Girls
- 1.6kmThe Grange Academy
- 1.6kmWestfield Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Watford High Street station is the nearest stop to 40, York Road, Watford at 400 metres away.
- 400mWatford High Street
- 500mBushey
- 1.7kmWatford Junction
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.
