What type of property is 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD last change hands?

30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD last sold for £530,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £225,000 in February 2002, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2002 and November 2023, 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD rose from £225,000 to £530,000, a change of £305,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD have?

The current EPC rating for 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 0AD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD heated?

The latest EPC at 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

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

Where is 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD located?

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

What is crime like near 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

Police records around 30 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 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

The closest primary school to 30 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 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD?

The closest bus stop to 30 Purbrock Avenue, WD25 0AD is Library, 216m away. The nearest rail option is Watford North Rail Station, 845m away.

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30 Purbrock Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AD

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 30 Purbrock Avenue

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

30 Purbrock Avenue is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 0AD). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 119 m² it's 24.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (96 m² median across 29 EPCs). Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£414/sq ft) was about 57% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £530,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

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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

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 July 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Purbrock Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning records include a solar-panel installation at 30 Purbrock Avenue.

1 application on record at 30 Purbrock Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AD

1decisions1extensions13documents2nearby

Mar 2024
Solar PanelsFull
Outcome in report
Removal of existing conservatory and lean to utility room, with part removal of garage. Construction of single storey garden room, WC and Utility room. Fitting of Solar PV panels with battery storage area.
Extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
24/00066/FULH
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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.

30 Purbrock Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£582,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£530,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

21 November 2023Most recent
£530,000
+135.6%over 21 years
14 February 2002
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0AD: £460,000 (2026–2024).

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.

30 Purbrock Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,454

Street avg £3,947

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Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 113 m²

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Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 0AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

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