Property profile

3 Howard Close

Map showing 3, Howard Close, Watford

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Estimated sale price

£535,000

Semi-Detached sold in Leggatts

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold06 Jun 2019
£440,000Change since last sale: +£94,000 (+21%)
Annualised change
+2.7% per yearWatford annualised change (semi-detached) since 2019: +2.8% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £552 per sq ft
£441 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£111 per sq ft (−20%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Leggatts
£545,000Estimate vs local median: −£11,000 (−1.9%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area113 m² / 1,213 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection10 Dec 2010

Sales history

DatePriceChange
06 Jun 2019£440,000+76%
19 Aug 2011£250,000-

Local market

Property prices in Leggatts

Median price: £420,000
Price per sq ft: £504
Sales (last 12 months): 45
Typical range (middle 50%): £247K – £550K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £504 per square foot) in Leggatts area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leggatts over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£545,000£452
Semi-Detached20£545,000£552
Terraced10£417,500£498
Flats12£223,250£431

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leggatts

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leggatts.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£268,500£432,000£358,000
2017£460,000£242,500£418,000£365,000
2018£492,500£255,000£415,000£410,000
2019£633,000£268,475£415,000£363,750
2020—£247,500£470,000£378,750
2021£615,000£250,000£480,000£400,000
2022£585,000£245,000£495,000£421,000
2023£625,000£312,500£537,500£448,500
2024£597,500£276,000£490,000£445,000
2025£820,000£220,000£525,000£415,000
2026£545,000£228,000£478,000£417,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leggatts.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leggatts.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£509£466£454
2017£475£476£444£418
2018£471£410£445£411
2019£494£418£444£454
2020—£432£447£449
2021£520£436£491£476
2022£474£470£518£501
2023£387£531£555£504
2024£529£496£518£571
2025£337£434£520£507
2026£452£409£531£573
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leggatts.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leggatts in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD24 5JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD24 5JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 20264, Gisburne Way, Watford, WD24 5BFTerracedFreehold£415,000
16 Feb 202647, Gisburne Way, Watford, WD24 5BATerracedFreehold£420,000
06 Mar 2026Fernwood, Leaford Crescent, Watford, WD24 5TWTerracedFreehold£550,000
17 Sept 2025Flat 8, Branscombe House, Gisburne Way, Watford, WD24 5HQFlatsLeasehold£195,000
21 Nov 20256, Damson Close, Watford, WD24 5JYTerracedFreehold£680,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Howard Close, WatfordFreehold127 m²£280,000 (2007)
2, Howard Close, WatfordFreehold78 m²£129,950 (1999)
7 Howard Close, WatfordFreehold132 m²£346,000 (2014)
8 Howard Close, WatfordFreehold124 m²£645,000 (2025)

Area insights for WD24 5JB

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Overview

Postcode WD24 5JB is located in a major urban area, within the Leggatts area of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leggatts area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leggatts is £63,289 per year. The median sale price in Leggatts is £420,000 (around £504 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £247,000 and £550,000. The nearest station is Watford North, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Callowland Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Leggatts has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,356 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Leggatts has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Leggatts is £63,289 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from WD24 5JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Leggatts near WD24 5JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Watford North located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD24 5JB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Watford North

N/A

Walking directions to Watford North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD24 5JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCallowland Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Callowland Recreation Ground
0.3 miOrchard ParkSmallWalking directions to Orchard Park
0.3 miCheslyn House & GardensSmallWalking directions to Cheslyn House & Gardens

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
5,199.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.53(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.33(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.16(+91%)
Other theft
6.34(+16%)
Public order
5.81(+13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
55.77%
Other White
56
15.77%
Indian
33
9.3%
Irish
17
4.79%
Other Asian
14
3.94%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
44.98%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.27%
No qualifications
30
11.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.67%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
40.14%
Owns with a mortgage
56
39.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
16.2%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.52%
Other social rented
1
0.7%
Total households: 142

Schools

In the WD24 5JB postcode area, located within Leggatts, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD24 5JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBeechfield SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Orchard Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNascot Wood Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD24 5JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD24 5JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miKS NewsAcme Road, Watford, WD24 5EGWalking directions to KS News
0.5 miTesco Express1 Colnhurst Road, Rounton, Watford, WD17 4BUWalking directions to Tesco Express