What kind of home is 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE?

39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE sell for?

39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE last sold for £295,000 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE have?

The current EPC rating for 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE?

39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD19 5EE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE use?

The latest EPC at 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE?

39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE is in council tax band E.

Which area is 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE in?

39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE sits in Watford. It falls within the WD19 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE in a safe area?

Police records around 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE?

The closest primary school to 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE is Warren Dell Primary School (519m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Grange Academy (2.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE?

The closest bus stop to 39 Alva Way, WD19 5EE is Alva Way, 21m away. The nearest rail option is Carpenders Park Rail Station, 253m away.

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39 Alva Way, Watford, WD19 5EE

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 39 Alva Way

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

39 Alva Way is a three-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD19 5EE). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Today's modelled estimate of £550,000 sits 86.4% above the 2013 sale of £295,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in July 2013. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Apr 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

May 2024from May 2014

EPC improved fromD64toC69

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Alva Way, Watford, WD19 5EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2013
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (maximum depth 6 metres, maximum height 3 metres and eaves height 2.5 metres)
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
13/1717/PDE
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What's in 39 Alva Way, Watford, WD19 5EE's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

39 Alva Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£550,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£295,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 July 2013Most recent
£295,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD19 5EE: £510,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in WD19 5EE

On the street

Versus other Alva Way homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 39 Alva Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,041

Street avg £4,197

Below

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Watford district page.

Full Watford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Alva Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Warren Dell Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD19 5EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD19 5EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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