Property data
Sale history
£1,350,000 on Jul 2022
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 171, Hempstead Road.

Floorplan 171
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Internal area
224 square metres (2,411 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £6,026 per square metre (£560 per square foot) in Jul 2022. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £5,795 per square metre (£538 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jul 2022 £1,350,000 £6,027 £1,298,039 £5,795

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 224 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 £1,298,039. 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 £5,490 and £7,430 per square metre (£510 and £690 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 224 m², this implies a valuation between £1,230,000 and £1,664,000. 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
5
Type
Detached
Council tax band
G
Plot size
743 square metres (7,998 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 171 Hempstead Road. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 12/04/2022. It last appeared Sep 2022.
Photos:

There are 10 archived estate agent listing photos for 171 Hempstead Road.

Photos for 171 Hempstead Road
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
May 2025 25/00432/NONMAT
Type:
Amendments or alterations arising from an existing or previous application
Status:
Decision has yet to be made
Address:
171 Hempstead Road Watford
Description:
Non-Material amendment to planning permission 23/00005/FUL to remove two sky lights from the roof rear elevation. Remove window towards the LHS of the property. Add two opaque bathroom windows with top openings only in the first floor extension proposed rear elevation.

Planning ref:
March 2023 23/00005/FULH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
171 Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire
Description:
Erect single storey side and rear extension, replace existing pump house to rear, erect new additional outbuilding and erect pergola seating area to rear (Amended Proposal)

Planning ref:
February 2023 23/00006/LDC
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application approved
Address:
171 Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire
Description:
Details of all other alterations to historic fabric required by the ceiling installation pursuant to Conditions 3c of listed building consent 22/00703/LBC dated 1st of November 2022

Planning ref:
January 2022 21/01638/FULH
Type:
Full and householder planning application ; this application involves multiple dwellings
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
171 Hempstead Road Watford
Description:
Proposed removal of existing outbuildings, construction of new three storey side and first floor rear extensions and internal alterations

Planning ref:
October 2021 21/01226/FULH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application withdrawn before a decision was taken
Address:
171 Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire
Description:
Proposed removal of existing outbuildings, construction of new three storey side extension consisting of basement, ground and first floors, construction of a first floor rear extension, alterations to doors and windows and internal alterations.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
23 December 2016 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
None of the above
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 9 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
224 sqm (2,411 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
03 April 2013 - energy performance certificate grade E
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 9 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
215 sqm (2,314 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.