What type of property is 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL?

42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL?

42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL last sold for £780,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL have?

The current EPC rating for 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL?

42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (1,367 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL heated?

The latest EPC at 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL?

42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL has 1 planning record on file (1 registered or pending), most recent in July 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL?

42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL located?

42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL sits in Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL?

Police records around 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL 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 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL?

The closest primary school to 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL is The Grove Academy (698m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (1.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL?

The closest bus stop to 42 Severn Way, WD25 0DL is St Albans Road, 191m away. The nearest rail option is Garston (Herts) Rail Station, 673m away.

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42 Severn Way, Watford, WD25 0DL

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

127 m²

1367 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 42 Severn Way

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

42 Severn Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD25 0DL). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump.

One planning application is currently pending a decision in 2021. Today's modelled estimate of £901,000 is 15.5% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£571/sq ft) was about 143.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2021 for £780,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

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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.

42 Severn Way's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 January 2031

4 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Severn Way, Watford, WD25 0DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 42 Severn Way, Watford, WD25 0DL

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Jun 2021
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of ground and first floor rear extensions and garage conversion
Extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
21/01000/FULH
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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.

Latest sale on 42 Severn Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£901,000

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Last sold (2021)

£780,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 March 2021Most recent
£780,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0DL: £212,000 (2010–2002).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St Albans Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Grove Academy. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 0DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

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