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1 West Drive, Watford, WD25 0AL

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 West Drive

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

1 West Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 0AL). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 62 m² it's 17% larger than the typical home in the postcode (53 m² median across 14 EPCs). Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £415,000 is 12.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£554/sq ft) was about 108.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £370,000.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Oct 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 October 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromG11toD57
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%40%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 West Drive, Watford, WD25 0AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 West Drive, Watford, WD25 0AL

2decisions42documents2nearby
  1. Nov 2025
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Formation of a permeable front driveway with associated excavation and construction of a single-storey retaining wall and steps, and installation of a vehicle crossover (dropped kerb) at front of property.

    Documents
    32 docs on file
    Reference
    25/00742/FULH
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 42 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2009.

Current estimate

£415,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£370,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 May 2024Most recent

    £370,000

    +111.4%over 14 years

  2. 11 June 2009

    £175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0AL: £310,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other West Drive homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 West Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,968

Street avg £3,786

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 West Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

Crime

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Rushton Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cherry Tree Primary 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 0AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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