What type of property is 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL?

53 North Approach, WD25 0EL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL last change hands?

53 North Approach, WD25 0EL last sold for £492,500 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £232,500 in December 2003, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2003 and June 2020, 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL rose from £232,500 to £492,500, a change of £260,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL?

The current EPC rating for 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL?

53 North Approach, WD25 0EL has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 85% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 0EL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL heated?

The latest EPC at 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL?

53 North Approach, WD25 0EL is in council tax band D.

Where is 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL located?

53 North Approach, WD25 0EL sits in Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL?

Police records around 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL 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 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL?

The closest primary school to 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL is Kingsway Junior School (424m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (970m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL?

The closest bus stop to 53 North Approach, WD25 0EL is Greenwood Drive, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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53 North Approach, Watford, WD25 0EL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 53 North Approach

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

53 North Approach is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 0EL). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump.

Across 2003–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £571,000 is 15.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£482/sq ft) was about 89.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £492,500 in June 2020.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

GarageDetached

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 January 2030

3 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 North Approach, Watford, WD25 0EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 North Approach has no planning applications on record.

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.

53 North Approach has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£571,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£492,500

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

21 June 2020Most recent
£492,500
+111.8%over 16 years
5 December 2003
£232,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0EL: £275,000 (2026–2018).

Nearby sales in WD25 0EL

On the street

Versus other North Approach homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 53 North Approach stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,184

Street avg £3,277

Strongly above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

On par

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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.

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Crime

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Greenwood Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Kingsway Junior School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 0EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low

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