What type of property is 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD sell for?

1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD last sold for £460,000 in January 2024, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £225,000 in July 2003, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2003 and January 2024, 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD rose from £225,000 to £460,000, a change of £235,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

The current EPC rating for 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 0AD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD located?

1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD sits in Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD show an average of 214 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

The closest primary school to 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD is Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School (514m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (1.7km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD is Library, 216m away. The nearest rail option is Watford North Rail Station, 845m away.

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1 Purbrock Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AD

5 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Purbrock Avenue

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

1 Purbrock Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD25 0AD). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £516,000 is 12.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£403/sq ft) was about 53% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £460,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 June 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE49toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

25%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Purbrock Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 applications on record at 1 Purbrock Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AD

5decisions20documents2nearby

Sept 2005
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
Erection of semi-detached 3 bed dwelling
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
05/00707/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
ConditionsNov 2008Decision
ConditionsOct 2008Decision

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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.

1 Purbrock Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£516,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£460,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2024Most recent
£460,000
+104.4%over 20 years
21 July 2003
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0AD: £530,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in WD25 0AD

On the street

Versus other Purbrock Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Purbrock Avenue outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,340

Street avg £3,953

On par

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 113 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Library — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD25 0AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 0AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

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Common questions

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