Bevan House, 17, Raphael Drive, Watford, WD24 4GT
About Bevan House
Bevan House is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 4GT). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 60 m² this is the 8th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in Bevan House, where floor areas span 43–79 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 12 units on file.
It hasn't traded since March 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 18% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £277,000 sits 103.7% above the 2003 sale of £136,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£211/sq ft) was about 28.4% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
Bevan House 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.
£277,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.0% per year over 6 years.
£136,000
Growth on file: 18.0% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
17 March 2003Most recent
£136,000
+164.1%over 5 years8 May 1997
£51,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 4GT: £150,000 (2025–2006).
Nearby sales in WD24 4GT
Versus other Raphael Drive homes
On years held, Bevan House stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,267
Street avg £3,629
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
123/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Reeds Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 35 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.5dB







