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53 Eastfield Avenue, Watford, WD24 4HH

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
129 m²
1389 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 53 Eastfield Avenue

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

53 Eastfield Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 4HH). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 129 m² the property is well over the postcode median (93 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £567,000 is 28.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 20.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 53 Eastfield Avenue

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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
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 2)
Jun 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 June 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromD56toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Eastfield Avenue, Watford, WD24 4HH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

2 applications on record at 53 Eastfield Avenue, Watford, WD24 4HH

2decisions2extensions9documents3nearby
  1. Oct 2020
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m for which the maximum height would be 3.35m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.0m

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    20/00950/HPD
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

Unlock 53 Eastfield Avenue, Watford, WD24 4HH's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

53 Eastfield Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£567,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£440,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 October 2017Most recent

    £440,000

    +124.5%over 14 years
  2. 18 June 2003

    £196,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 4HH: £520,000 (2026–2015).

On the street

Versus other Eastfield Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

53 Eastfield Avenue outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,411

Street avg £3,860

On par

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 53 Eastfield Avenue

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
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.

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

Balmoral Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Knutsford Primary Academy. 33 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 WD24 4HH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD24 4HH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 4HH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

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 53 Eastfield Avenue, Watford, WD24 4HH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.