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5 Birkdale Gardens, Watford, WD19 7AL

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 5 Birkdale Gardens

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

5 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 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromD60toE50
Main Fuel
LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Dec 2021from Oct 2021
EPC improved fromE50toD64
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birkdale Gardens, Watford, WD19 7AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Birkdale Gardens has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 5 Birkdale Gardens

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£395,000

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).

On the street

Versus other Birkdale Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5 Birkdale Gardens stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

On par

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Birkdale Gardens

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

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£385k

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1 Buxton House, Oxhey Drive

WD19 7FN

£420k

1 Blairhead Drive

WD19 7RB

2 bed1 bath
£422k

1 Arbroath Green

WD19 7QT

2 bed1 bath
£353k

1 Bowerman Court, Bucknall Place

WD19 7EJ

£346k

1 Graham Taylor Place, Bridlington Road

WD19 7EQ

£345k

1 Fayer Court, Henbury Way

WD19 7EL

£467k

1 Culverden Road

WD19 7RQ

3 bed
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

0.1 km

Hayling Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Warren Dell Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 road noise heatmap for WD19 7AL

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Birkdale Gardens, Watford, WD19 7AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.