12, Lower Tail, WD19 5DD

12 Lower Tail is a 126 m² / 1,356 sq ft semi-detached home in Watford. It sold for £497,500 in September 2016. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £552k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £602k to £825k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Sep 2016 £497,500 8.2% 6.1%
Dec 1998 £123,000 19.1% 16.6%
Feb 1997 £90,000 na na
Internal area
126 square metres (1,356 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,948 per square metre (£367 per square foot) in Sep 2016. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,383 per square metre (£407 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Sep 2016 £497,500 £3,948 £552,231 £4,383
Dec 1998 £123,000 £976 £596,067 £4,731
Feb 1997 £90,000 £714 £578,724 £4,593

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 126 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £552,231. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Watford are now selling for between £4,780 and £6,550 per square metre (£444 and £608 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 126 m², this implies a valuation between £602,000 and £825,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
D
Plot size
273 square metres (2,939 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
February 2025 24/2029/FUL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
12 Lower Tail Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire
Description:
Demolition of existing garages and change of use of land to facilitate the construction of a single storey rear and side extension serving No.12 and installation of rear rooflights
EPC Inspections
Summary:
30 January 2016 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
End-Terrace House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1967 to 1975
Area:
126 sqm (1,356 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, limited insulation (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

12 Lower Tail is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £552,231.
  • Based on an internal area of 126 m² and recent prices in Watford, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £602,000 to £825,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 12 Lower Tail last sold for £497,500 in September 2016.

HouseMetric shows 12 Lower Tail as 126 m² (1,356 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is E, from an inspection dated 30 January 2016. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 12 Lower Tail was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

12 Lower Tail is in postcode WD19 5DD, in Watford. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Lower Tail, WD19 5DD or analysis of the Watford property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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