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59b, Clarke Way, Watford, WD25 0BS

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 59b

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

59b is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. 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. Other recorded features include a loft. 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 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2015–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£551/sq ft) was about 142.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in January 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2015.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • LoftYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road
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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.
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

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

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 59b, Clarke Way, Watford, WD25 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Dec 2015
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Erection of a hip to gable ends loft conversion with rear dormer and new porch and entry door to side elevation..

    ExtensionPorch
    Documents
    31 docs on file
    Reference
    15/01524/FULH
    View planning record

What's in 59b, Clarke Way, Watford, WD25 0BS's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 21.9% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£243,000

Growth on file: 21.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 January 2017Most recent

    £243,000

    +48.6%over 2 years
  2. 17 January 2015

    £163,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0BS: £435,000 (2024–2016).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 59b

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
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

4/mo

Steady 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

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 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 59b, Clarke Way, Watford, WD25 0BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.