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39 Alva Way, Watford, WD19 5EE

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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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 £552,000 sits 87.1% 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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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 May 2034

7 years remaining

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

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at 39 Alva Way, Watford, WD19 5EE

1decisions1extensions4documents
  1. Oct 2013
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome 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
    Full record in report

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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.

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

Current estimate

£552,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£295,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 July 2013Most recent

    £295,000

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

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 39 Alva Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£559k

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3 bed
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1 The Courtway

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2 bed1 bath
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1 On The Hill

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4 bed2 bath
£683k

1 Hangar Ruding

WD19 5BH

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£690k

1 Five Fields Close

WD19 5BZ

4 bed2 bath
£356k

1 Gibbs Couch

WD19 5EG

2 bed1 bath
£353k

1 Pankridge, The Hoe

WD19 5AX

2 bed2 bath
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

179/mo

Falling 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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for WD19 5EE

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 39 Alva Way, Watford, WD19 5EE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.