What kind of home is 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP?

45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP sell for?

45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP last sold for £525,000 in July 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP have?

The current EPC rating for 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP?

45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP use?

The latest EPC at 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP?

The most recent planning decision at 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP was a refusal for single-storey rear extension (ref. 21/01609/FULH) in December 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP?

45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP is in council tax band E.

Which area is 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP in?

45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP sits in Watford. It falls within the WD19 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP?

Police records around 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP show an average of 179 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP?

The closest primary school to 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP is Field Junior School (547m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Watford Grammar School for Girls (890m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP?

The closest bus stop to 45 Blackwell Drive, WD19 4HP is Riverside Road, 115m away. The nearest rail option is Bushey Rail Station, 671m away.

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45 Blackwell Drive, Watford, WD19 4HP

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 45 Blackwell Drive

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

45 Blackwell Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD19 4HP). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was D, 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 lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £713,000 is 35.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£456/sq ft) was about 61.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in July 2016. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

45 Blackwell Drive ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromD56toC71

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Blackwell Drive, Watford, WD19 4HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 45 Blackwell Drive was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 45 Blackwell Drive, Watford, WD19 4HP

2decisions2extensions12documents4nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Dec 2021
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension with part sedum roof, and installation of external solid wall thermal insulation to all elevations (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
21/01609/FULH
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DemolitionMay 2022Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 45 Blackwell Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£713,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£525,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 July 2016Most recent
£525,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD19 4HP: £420,000 (2019–2011).

Nearby sales in WD19 4HP

On the street

Versus other Blackwell Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

45 Blackwell Drive outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,907

Street avg £3,753

Strongly above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 101 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

179/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Riverside Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Field Junior School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD19 4HP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD19 4HP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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