18 First Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8QG
About 18 First Avenue
18 First Avenue is a semi-detached house in Wembley (HA9 8QG). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.
Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £575,000 is 11.5% below the 2024 sale of £650,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£728/sq ft) was about 83.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £650,000 in August 2024.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
18 First Avenue has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
32applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 18 First Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£575,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 25 years.
£650,000
Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
29 August 2024Most recent
£650,000
+105.7%over 13 years31 July 2011
£316,000
+143.2%over 12 years28 April 1999
£129,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in HA9 8QG: £511,000 (2025–2019).
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What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other First Avenue homes
Price per m² for 18 First Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£7,831
Street avg £4,292
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 89 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
15/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Preston Park — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Preston Park Primary School. 43 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.8dB