5, Cardiff Road
5, Cardiff Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 5, Cardiff Road, Watford to be a period freehold house with 757 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 125 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
5, Cardiff Road, Watford has an estimated sale value of £384,325 and an estimated rental value of £2,099 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Cardiff Road, Watford, WD18 lies in the borough of Watford, within the WD18 postal district.
Our Data Sources
5, Cardiff Road, Watford has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in April 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2011.
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 5, Cardiff Road, Watford would be worth £403,541, with a potential rental value of £2,204 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £357,422, with a rental value of £1,952 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 5, Cardiff Road, Watford has declined by £762 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £79 (3.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.6%.
Plot Size
5, Cardiff Road, Watford occupies a 125 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 30 other houses in this postcode, 28 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 12th largest.
Energy Efficiency
5, Cardiff Road, Watford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Nov 2011.
The property is connected to mains gas and has some double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
5, Cardiff Road, Watford last changed hands on 27th April 2012, selling for £185,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 69.4% since April 2012.
- Sold Apr 2012£185,000
- Sold May 2003£144,000
- Sold Aug 1997£66,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 510 metres of 5, Cardiff Road, Watford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 124, St. James Road, Watford, WD18 0DX, a freehold house, sold at £395,000 on the 22nd August 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 5, Cardiff Road, Watford as the 59th largest and the 35th most expensive of the 89 addresses on Cardiff Road, Watford, WD18.
Against the WD18 postcode district average, it is £15k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mField Junior School
- 200mWatford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
- 700mChater Junior School
- 400mWatford Grammar School for Girls
- 1.4kmWestfield Academy
- 1.4kmWatford Grammar School for Boys
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Public Transport Nearby
Watford High Street station is the nearest stop to 5, Cardiff Road, Watford at 600 metres away.
- 600mWatford High Street
- 800mBushey
- 1.6kmWatford Junction
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
