20a, North Western Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AE
About 20a
20a is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 0AE). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 51 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–130 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 21 units on file.
At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (105 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 July 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
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.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
20a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
20a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£262,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0AE: £500,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in WD25 0AE
34 North Western Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AE
Sold Dec 2025
£500,00016 North Western Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AE
Sold Aug 2025
£485,00044 North Western Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AE
Sold Oct 2024
£535,00020 North Western Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AE
Sold Aug 2023
£278,00018 North Western Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AE
Sold Jun 2023
£525,000
Versus other North Western Avenue homes
Habitable Rooms for 20a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 72 (C)
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 50 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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. 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
52.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB







