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59a, Clarke Way, Watford, WD25 0BS

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 59a

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

59a is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 41 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (41–96 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor.

At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (85 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £270,000 is 23.9% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£494/sq ft) was about 112.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in January 2015.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 April 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromD61toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 59a, Clarke Way, Watford, WD25 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

59a has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

59a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£218,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 January 2015Most recent

    £218,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0BS: £450,000 (2025–2017).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 59a

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

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
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.

Crime

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Harris Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cherry Tree Primary School. 27 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 0BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD25 0BS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 0BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 59a, Clarke Way, Watford, WD25 0BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.