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14 West Drive, Watford, WD25 0AL

Solar panels3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 14 West Drive

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

14 West Drive is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD25 0AL). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2016 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a balcony.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2017–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£514/sq ft) was about 121.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £310,000.

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
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Solar panelsYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

14 West Drive ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Nov 2016
EPC improved fromG16toC76
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 West Drive, Watford, WD25 0AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 West Drive has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

14 West Drive saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£334,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£310,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 May 2024Most recent

    £310,000

    +8.4%over 3 years

  2. 12 March 2021

    £286,000

    +13.5%over 4 years

  3. 20 January 2017

    £252,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0AL: £370,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other West Drive homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 14 West Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,536

Street avg £3,898

Above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 West Drive

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

£14.99one-off

30-day 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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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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2 bed1 bath
£485k

1 Derwent Close

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3 bed1 bath
£501k

1 Austin Villas, Woodside Road

WD25 0GD

3 bed2 bath
£516k

1 Bramble Close

WD25 0HF

3 bed1 bath
£350k

1 Ennerdale Drive

WD25 0NG

4 bed
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

4/mo

Steady 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

The full 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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