What type of property is 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE?

40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE is a semi-detached house.

What did 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE sell for?

40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE last sold for £301,000 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE?

The current EPC rating for 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE?

40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 0AE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE heated?

The latest EPC at 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE?

40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE is in council tax band D.

Where is 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE located?

40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE sits in Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE?

Police records around 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE 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 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE?

The closest primary school to 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE is Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School (521m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (1.8km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE?

The closest bus stop to 40 North Western Avenue, WD25 0AE is Library, 203m away. The nearest rail option is Watford North Rail Station, 848m away.

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40 North Western Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 40 North Western Avenue

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

40 North Western Avenue is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 0AE). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £534,000 sits 77.4% above the 2013 sale of £301,000. Last sold in October 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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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 4)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromE46toC69

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2025from Feb 2025

EPC improved fromC69toD68

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 North Western Avenue, Watford, WD25 0AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 North Western Avenue 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

40 North Western Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£534,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£301,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 October 2013Most recent
£301,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0AE: £500,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WD25 0AE

On the street

Versus other North Western Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40 North Western Avenue is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,202

Street avg £4,238

Below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 0AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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