# 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 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. **what3words /// ** barn.prices.sheep **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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787039) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787040) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787041) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787042) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787043) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787044) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787045) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787046) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787047) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787048) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787049) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787050) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787051) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787052) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787053) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127210112/787054) ## 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% - **10y growth:** 6.9% ## 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)