What type of property is 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL?

9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL last change hands?

9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL last sold for £144,950 in August 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £94,950 in August 2001, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2001 and August 2004, 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL rose from £94,950 to £144,950, a change of £50,000. That works out to roughly +15.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL?

The current EPC rating for 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL?

9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD19 7AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL?

9 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 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL located?

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

Is 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL?

The closest primary school to 9 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.

What is the nearest station to 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL?

The closest bus stop to 9 Birkdale Gardens, WD19 7AL is Hayling Road, 137m away. The nearest rail option is Carpenders Park Rail Station, 234m away.

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9 Birkdale Gardens, Watford, WD19 7AL

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 9 Birkdale Gardens

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

9 Birkdale Gardens is an end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD19 7AL). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in August 2004. Across 2001–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £386,000 sits 166.3% above the 2004 sale of £144,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£164/sq ft) was about 30.4% below the postcode norm.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 March 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Birkdale Gardens, Watford, WD19 7AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Birkdale Gardens's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£386,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.2% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£144,950

Growth on file: 15.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

11 August 2004Most recent
£144,950
+52.7%over 2 years
12 August 2001
£94,950

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.

9 Birkdale Gardens is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,768

Street avg £4,267

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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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.

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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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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

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