What kind of home is 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF?

27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF sell for?

27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF last sold for £440,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £93,000 in February 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 2003 and October 2023, 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF rose from £93,000 to £440,000, a change of £347,000. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF have?

The current EPC rating for 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF?

27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF use?

The latest EPC at 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF?

27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF?

27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF in?

27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF sits in Watford. It falls within the WD19 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF?

Police records around 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF 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 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF?

The closest primary school to 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF is Bromet Primary School (614m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Watford Grammar School for Girls (991m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF?

The closest bus stop to 27 Colne Avenue, WD19 4JF is Long Croft, 178m away. The nearest rail option is Bushey Rail Station, 790m away.

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27 Colne Avenue, Watford, WD19 4JF

Extendable3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 27 Colne Avenue

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

27 Colne Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD19 4JF). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2025. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£517/sq ft) was about 60% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £440,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 January 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromE47toD55

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Colne Avenue, Watford, WD19 4JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 27 Colne Avenue, Watford, WD19 4JF

1decisions1extensions18documents4nearby

Nov 2025
Loft ConversionAmendment
Outcome in report
Lawful Development Certificate for a hip to gable loft conversion with two front Velux roof lights and all materials to match existing.
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
25/00929/LDC
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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.

Price for 27 Colne Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 2003 starting point.

Current estimate

£482,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£440,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

27 October 2023Most recent
£440,000
+166.7%over 17 years
3 March 2006
£165,000
+77.4%over 3 years
17 February 2003
£93,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD19 4JF: £420,000 (2026–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Colne Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 27 Colne Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,570

Street avg £4,458

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.2 km

Long Croft — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bromet Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD19 4JF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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