Sold Semi-detached

1 EMBLETON ROAD

WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE WD19 7PW

3 beds 1 baths Listed 20 Sep 2022 (-1399d)

£500,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WD19 7PW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1 EMBLETON ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE WD19 7PW |
| Price | £500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £495,000 Feb 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 13/09/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £629/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,900

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9848-5000-6201-9792-5200)

## Description

The property is located conveniently for access to both Carpenders Park and Moor Park stations, South Oxhey Central development with new shopping facilities and supermarket (soon to open), leisure centre and a number of local primary schools.  With fantastic green spaces within short walking distance, this house offers plenty for families of all ages.

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**Notice**

Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/127210112/787055) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/127210112/787056) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #15713156
- **Address:** 1 Embleton Road, WATFORD, WD19 7PW
- **Certificate Issued:** 09/04/2023
- **Work Completed:** 06/04/2023
- **Items:** 8 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15778817
- **Address:** 1 Embleton Road, WATFORD, WD19 7PW
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/06/2023
- **Work Completed:** 18/05/2023
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 EMBLETON ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7PW | £495,000 | 14/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 EMBLETON ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7PW | £229,950 | 27/06/2012 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 HOLMSIDE RISE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QX | £515,000 | 16/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 30 CULVERDEN ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7RG | £500,000 | 14/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 FRINTON CLOSE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QS | £415,000 | 26/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 GOSFORTH PATH, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7NX | £280,800 | 08/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 HESWELL GREEN, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7PD | £458,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 GOSFORTH PATH, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7NX | £455,000 | 06/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 29 ARBROATH GREEN, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QT | £480,000 | 20/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 222 HAYLING ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7PT | £475,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 GOSFORTH PATH, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7NX | £400,000 | 29/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 CULVERDEN ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7RG | £370,000 | 24/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 HESWELL GREEN, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7PD | £370,500 | 06/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £429,027 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £536,618 (17 Semi-detached, WD19, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Three Rivers). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,628/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,809/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,990/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South West Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,496/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £226,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £180,900

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,263/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 1.3%
- **10y growth:** 4.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Three Rivers; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 19.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£495,000 Feb 2023

Price per m²

£5,263/m²

Local average

£536,618 (-6.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,987 of 33,755)

Street crime

204 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

3 BEDROOMS
EXTENDED SEMI DETACHED BRICK BUILT HOUSE
LARGE THROUGH LOUNGE
DINING ROOM/SECOND RECEPTION ROOM
SITTING ROOM
FITTED KITCHEN
FAMILY BATHROOM WITH SEPARATE W.C.
GAS CENTRAL HEATING AND DOUBLE GLAZING
DRIVEWAY
LOVELY REAR GARDEN

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

EXTENDED 3 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE! This well presented brick built property comprises of a large through lounge, dining room, sitting room, fitted kitchen, family bathroom with separate w.c, gas central heating, double glazing, beautiful rear corner garden with sheltered side access offering storage and driveway!

The property is located conveniently for access to both Carpenders Park and Moor Park stations, South Oxhey Central development with new shopping facilities and supermarket (soon to open), leisure centre and a number of local primary schools. With fantastic green spaces within short walking distance, this house offers plenty for families of all ages.

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Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Listed by

Oxhey

Fairfield Estate Agents

Reference: 127210112

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 14/09/2022

Expiry date: 13/09/2032

Current heating cost: £629/year

Potential heating cost: £485/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,900

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15713156 Recent

Property Details

Street: 1 Embleton Road

Town: WATFORD

Postcode: WD19 7PW

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 09/04/2023

Work Completed: 06/04/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15778817 Recent

Property Details

Street: 1 Embleton Road

Town: WATFORD

Postcode: WD19 7PW

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 04/06/2023

Work Completed: 18/05/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

115% since 2012

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	14/02/2023 (3 years ago)	£495,000	+115.3%
Sold	27/06/2012 (14 years ago)	£229,950	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
2 HOLMSIDE RISE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QX	£515,000	16/11/2023	Semi-detached
30 CULVERDEN ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7RG	£500,000	14/09/2023	Semi-detached
11 FRINTON CLOSE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QS	£415,000	26/07/2023	Semi-detached
9 GOSFORTH PATH, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7NX	£280,800	08/12/2022	Semi-detached
8 HESWELL GREEN, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7PD	£458,000	19/08/2022	Semi-detached
7 GOSFORTH PATH, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7NX	£455,000	06/08/2022	Semi-detached
29 ARBROATH GREEN, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QT	£480,000	20/07/2022	Semi-detached
222 HAYLING ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7PT	£475,000	08/07/2022	Semi-detached
12 GOSFORTH PATH, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7NX	£400,000	29/06/2022	Semi-detached
18 CULVERDEN ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7RG	£370,000	24/02/2022	Semi-detached
10 HESWELL GREEN, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7PD	£370,500	06/09/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £429,027 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 1.3%

10y growth 4.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Three Rivers. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -0.4%

5y (index) 11.2%

10y (index) 19.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Three Rivers. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,628/mo

Realistic £1,809/mo

Optimistic £1,990/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Three Rivers.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South West Herts: £1,496/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WD19 7PW

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Embleton Road	0.0 miles
Shop	Nisa Local	0.8 miles
Shop	Lidl	0.8 miles
Train station	Carpenders Park	0.9 miles
Train station	Moor Park	1.1 miles
Hospital	Watford General Hospital	1.4 miles
University	Middlesex University	7.4 miles
University	Flood Hazard Research Centre	7.4 miles
Hospital	Wexham Park Hospital	9.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Shoplifting	68
Violence and sexual offences	44
Anti-social behaviour	34
Public order	12
Criminal damage and arson	10
Vehicle crime	9
Drugs	8
Possession of weapons	6
Other crime	4
Other theft	4
Burglary	2
Robbery	2
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	204

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
St Joseph Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 2 Jun 2017
Colnbrook School	Other	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 13 Nov 2013
Warren Dell Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 6 Mar 2024
Eastbury Farm Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 11 Jun 2018
Oxhey Wood Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 19 May 2014

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.36%

Max investor price (0.8%) £226,125

Target investor price (1%) £180,900

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).