What type of property is 3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL?

3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL?

3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL?

3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL located?

3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL sits in Watford. It falls within the WD19 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL 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.

Which schools serve 3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL?

The closest primary school to 3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL is Warren Dell Primary School (148m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Grange Academy (2.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL?

The closest bus stop to 3 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL is Hayling Road, 137m away. The nearest rail option is Carpenders Park Rail Station, 234m away.

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3 Birkdale Gardens, Watford, WD19 7AL

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 3 Birkdale Gardens

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

3 Birkdale Gardens is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD19 7AL). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2020); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

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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)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 December 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Sept 2020

EPC improved fromC71toE54

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

70%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2021from Oct 2021

EPC improved fromE54toD67

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

20%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Birkdale Gardens, Watford, WD19 7AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Birkdale Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Birkdale Gardens has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£370,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD19 7AL: £351,500 (2025–2012).

Nearby sales in WD19 7AL

On the street

Versus other Birkdale Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Birkdale Gardens outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

179/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hayling Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Warren Dell Primary School. 29 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 7AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD19 7AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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