54a, Berry Avenue, Watford, WD24 6RY
About 54a
54a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 6RY). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 34 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 37 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–122 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.
Untraded for 27 years, with the last transfer in December 1999. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 sits 263.3% above the 1999 sale of £59,999. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£164/sq ft) was about 38.7% below the postcode norm. At 34 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 36 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 April 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
54a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
54a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).
£218,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£59,999
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
20 December 1999Most recent
£59,999
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 6RY: £472,000 (2026–2023).
Versus other Berry Avenue homes
Years Held for 54a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,765
Street avg £4,270
Floor Area
34 m²
Street avg 47 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 2.3 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
0.3 km
Library — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Cherry Tree Primary School. 29 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
51.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.9dB







