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12 Purbrock Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AD

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
107 m²
1152 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 12 Purbrock Avenue

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

12 Purbrock Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 0AD). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £550,000. Today's modelled estimate of £630,000 is 14.5% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£478/sq ft) was about 86.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Purbrock 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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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(1 of 2)
Dec 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromE46toD67
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Purbrock Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Nov 2020
    Amendment
    In report

    Lawful Development Certificate to demolish the existing garage and replace with an outbuilding.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    20/01023/LDC
    View planning record

What's in 12 Purbrock Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AD's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Purbrock Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£630,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£550,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 February 2025Most recent

    £550,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0AD: £530,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Purbrock Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 12 Purbrock Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,140

Street avg £3,818

Strongly above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 113 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Purbrock Avenue

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

£14.99one-off

30-day 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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£629k

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WD25 0RY

4 bed
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1 Elderberry Way

WD25 0RW

4 bed2 bath
£907k

1 Ash Close

WD25 0RU

4 bed2 bath
£655k

1 All Saints Crescent

WD25 0LU

3 bed1 bath
£350k

1 Ennerdale Drive

WD25 0NG

4 bed
£516k

1 Bramble Close

WD25 0HF

3 bed1 bath
£501k

1 Austin Villas, Woodside Road

WD25 0GD

3 bed2 bath
£485k

1 Derwent Close

WD25 0NQ

3 bed1 bath
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.
Full Watford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady 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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 WD25 0AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD25 0AD

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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