79, Forest Road
79, Forest Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 79, Forest Road, Watford to be a mid-century freehold house with 893 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 129 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
79, Forest Road, Watford has an estimated sale value of £409,255 and an estimated rental value of £2,035 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Forest Road, Watford, WD25 lies in the borough of Watford, within the WD25 postal district.
Our Data Sources
79, Forest Road, Watford has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2012.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 79, Forest Road, Watford would be worth £429,718, with a potential rental value of £2,137 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £380,607, with a rental value of £1,893 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 79, Forest Road, Watford has increased by £3,498 (0.9%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £86 (4.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.0%.
Plot Size
79, Forest Road, Watford occupies a 129 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 14 other houses in this postcode, 9 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 6th largest.
Energy Efficiency
79, Forest Road, Watford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 03 Oct 2012.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
79, Forest Road, Watford last changed hands on 24th November 2017, selling for £332,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 29.7% since November 2017.
- Sold Nov 2017£332,000
- Sold Jul 2013£215,000
- Sold Dec 2003£174,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 510 metres of 79, Forest Road, Watford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 25, Forest Road, Watford, WD25 7QP, a freehold house, sold at £415,000 on the 6th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in WD25.
•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 79, Forest Road, Watford as the 33rd largest and the 27th most expensive of the 71 addresses on Forest Road, Watford, WD25.
Against the WD25 postcode district average, it is £50k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mLeavesden JMI School
- 400mKingsway Infants' School
- 500mKingsway Junior School
- 900mFuture Academies Watford
- 1.4kmSaint Michael's Catholic High School
- 1.5kmParmiter's School
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Public Transport Nearby
Garston (Hertfordshire) station is the nearest stop to 79, Forest Road, Watford at 1.6 kilometres away.
- 1.6kmGarston (Hertfordshire)
- 2.1kmWatford North
- 2.9kmKings Langley
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.
