What type of property is Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF?

Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF last change hands?

Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF last sold for £220,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £192,500 in August 2012, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2012 and July 2014, Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF rose from £192,500 to £220,000, a change of £27,500. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF have?

The current EPC rating for Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF?

Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 0AF. Source: EPC Register.

How is Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF heated?

The latest EPC at Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF?

Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF is in council tax band C.

Where is Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF located?

Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF sits in Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF?

Police records around Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF 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 Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF?

The closest primary school to Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF is The Grove Academy (623m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF?

The closest bus stop to Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, WD25 0AF is St Albans Road, 53m away. The nearest rail option is Garston (Herts) Rail Station, 699m away.

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Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, Watford, WD25 0AF

Property type

Detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Midsummer Lodge

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

Midsummer Lodge is a two-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD25 0AF). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. At 54 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Midsummer Lodge (54–63 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (78 versus a best of 85). The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Last sold in July 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across 2012–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 is 26.4% above the 2014 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Midsummer Lodge's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 July 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromB82toC78

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

3%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Midsummer Lodge, 1, 22 Sheepcot Lane, Watford, WD25 0AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Midsummer Lodge 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.

Midsummer Lodge valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£220,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

28 July 2014Most recent
£220,000
+14.3%over 1 year
9 August 2012
£192,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0AF: £292,000 (2026–2017).

Nearby sales in WD25 0AF

On the street

Versus other Sheepcot Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Midsummer Lodge is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£4,074

Street avg £4,350

Below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.1 km

St Albans Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Grove Academy. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 0AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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