What type of property is 12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD last sold for £550,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

The current EPC rating for 12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 0AD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD had any planning applications?

12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD is in council tax band E.

Where is 12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD located?

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

How safe is the area around 12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

Police records around 12 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 12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

The closest primary school to 12 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 transport links are near 12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

The closest bus stop to 12 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD is Library, 216m away. The nearest rail option is Watford North Rail Station, 845m away.

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12 Purbrock Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AD

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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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 £614,000 is 11.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£478/sq ft) was about 83.7% 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

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 December 2031

5 years remaining

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

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Purbrock Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 12 Purbrock Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AD

1decisions8documents2nearby

Nov 2020
Amendment
Outcome in report
Lawful Development Certificate to demolish the existing garage and replace with an outbuilding.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
20/01023/LDC
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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.

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

Current estimate

£614,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£550,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 February 2025Most recent
£550,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0AD: £460,000 (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.

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

Price per m²

£5,140

Street avg £3,911

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 5.6 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Watford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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