78 ST JAMES ROAD
WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE WD18 0DX
£435,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
C
Last sold
£440,000 Mar 2026
Local average
£520,200 (-16.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (23,377 of 33,755)
Street crime
620 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- VICTORIAN SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
- TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
- MODERN FITTED KITCHEN
- TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- BOARDED LOFT ACCESS
- LARGE MATURE REAR GARDEN
- POTENTIAL TO EXTEND (STPP)
- CATCHMENTS TO WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOLS
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
* VICTORIAN SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE TWO RECEPTION ROOMS MODERN FITTED KITCHEN TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS BOARDED LOFT ACCESS LARGE MATURE REAR GARDEN POTENTIAL TO EXTEND (STPP) CATCHMENTS TO WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOLS WALKING DISTANCE TO WATFORD HIGH STREET STATION ** IDEAL FAMILY HOME *
DESCRIPTION
Connells are delighted to bring this well-presented Victorian semi-detached house to the market that is situated on a popular residential road in Watford. The property comprises of two reception room, a modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and an off-landing family bathroom suite. Benefits include period character features, a large mature rear garden with side access, on-street permitted parking as well as holding the potential to extend (STPP).
An ideal family home, the property is located within easy reach of Watford Grammar School for Girls, Watford Town Centre and ideally placed for easy access to both Watford High Street Station, Bushey Train Station as well as the A41 and M1 motorways.
For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Connells today.
Entrance Hall
Door to front aspect, radiator,
Living Room 15' 7" INTO BAY x 9' 7" MAX ( 4.75m INTO BAY x 2.92m MAX )
Bay window to front aspect, television point, two radiators.
Dining Room 13' 2" x 12' 9" ( 4.01m x 3.89m )
Window to rear aspect, stairs to first floor landing, telephone point, under-stairs storage, radiator.
Kitchen 13' 9" + DOOR RECESS x 7' 4" ( 4.19m + DOOR RECESS x 2.24m )
Fitted kitchen comprised of wall and base units with work surfaces and tiling to complement, window to side aspect, sink with drainer, electric oven, gas hob with extractor hood, space for fridge/freezer, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, tumble dryer, breakfast bar area, patio doors to rear garden.
First Floor Landing
Access to boarded loft, storage cupboard.
Bedroom One 13' 3" MAX x 13' 5" MAX ( 4.04m MAX x 4.09m MAX )
Windows to front aspect, radiator.
Bedroom Two 13' 5" x 7' 6" ( 4.09m x 2.29m )
Window to rear aspect, radiator.
Bathroom
Window to rear aspect, bath with mixer taps and overhead shower, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, storage cupboard.
Outside
Rear Garden
South-west facing, paved patio area, laid lawn, trees & shurbberies, side access.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
Listed by
Watford
Connells
Reference: 169268981
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 04/03/2026 (4 months ago) | £440,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 WIGGENHALL ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 0AL | £475,000 | 26/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 LIVERPOOL ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 0DW | £430,500 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 139 ST JAMES ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 0DY | £367,500 | 28/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 7 NEAL STREET, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 0AX | £417,500 | 16/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £422,625 (4 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Watford. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Watford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Watford.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bedford: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Hornets | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Evolve - Salon & Spa | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Lammas Road | 0.2 miles |
| Hospital | Watford General Hospital | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Watford High Street | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Bushey | 0.6 miles |
| University | Middlesex University | 7.7 miles |
| University | Flood Hazard Research Centre | 7.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 194 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 |
| Shoplifting | 67 |
| Other theft | 47 |
| Vehicle crime | 43 |
| Public order | 42 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 |
| Drugs | 23 |
| Burglary | 17 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Total incidents | 620 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 24 Apr 2024 |
| Field Junior School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 9 Jan 2018 |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 8 Dec 2011 |
| Chater Junior School | Primary | 0.3 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Laurance Haines School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 2 Dec 2014 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Oxford St, WD18 | £1,750/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Souldern St, WD18 | £2,000/mo | 2 | 0.28 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Sligo House, WD17 | £2,750/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £2,167/mo (3 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).