What type of property is 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR?

1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR?

1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR last sold for £430,000 in August 2025. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in February 2011, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR?

Across 2 sales between February 2011 and August 2025, 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR rose from £185,000 to £430,000, a change of £245,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR?

1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD19 6RR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR was a refusal for mixed (ref. 24/0470/FUL) in June 2024. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR?

1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR located?

1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR sits in Watford. It falls within the WD19 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR?

Police records around 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR 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.

Which schools serve 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR?

The closest primary school to 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR is Oxhey Wood Primary School (322m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Heathrow (2.7km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Birstal Green, WD19 6RR is South Oxhey- Northwick Rd- opp Birstal Green, 78m away. The nearest rail option is Carpenders Park Rail Station, 506m away.

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1 Birstal Green, Watford, WD19 6RR

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Birstal Green

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

1 Birstal Green is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD19 6RR). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

A recent sale: £430,000 in August 2025. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£425/sq ft) was about 150.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
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 4)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from May 2010

EPC improved fromD62toE54

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2016from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2025from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromD65toC71

Walls

Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Birstal Green, Watford, WD19 6RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A partial demolition application was refused at 1 Birstal Green in 2024.

Oct 2024
DemolitionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Demolition of existing single storey side extension and construction of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and associated rear patio and internal alterations.
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
24/1307/FUL
View planning record
Jun 2024
DemolitionFull
In report
Demolition of existing single storey side extension and construction of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and associated rear patio.
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
24/0470/FUL
View planning record

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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 1 Birstal Green was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£440,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£430,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

13 August 2025Most recent
£430,000
+132.4%over 14 years
1 February 2011
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD19 6RR: £350,000 (2023–2004).

Nearby sales in WD19 6RR

On the street

Versus other Birstal Green homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Birstal Green is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,574

Street avg £2,282

Strongly above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

South Oxhey- Northwick Rd- opp Birstal Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Oxhey Wood Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD19 6RR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD19 6RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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