What type of property is 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ?

5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ last change hands?

5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ last sold for £400,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £300,000 in May 2010, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2010 and April 2018, 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ rose from £300,000 to £400,000, a change of £100,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in August 2011. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ?

5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,176 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ have?

The most recent planning decision at 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ was a refusal for a loft conversion (ref. 24/00734/LDC) in September 2024. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ?

5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ is in council tax band E.

Where is 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ located?

5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ sits in Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ?

Police records around 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ is Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery (199m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (489m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Albanwood, WD25 7BZ is The Brow Shops, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Albanwood, Watford, WD25 7BZ

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

109 m²

1176 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Albanwood

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

5 Albanwood is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD25 7BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1176 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2011) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The latest certificate is from August 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £490,000 is 22.5% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£340/sq ft) was about 32.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageIntegral

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

5 Albanwood's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Aug 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2011

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2011from May 2010

EPC improved fromB82toC79

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%47%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Albanwood, Watford, WD25 7BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 5 Albanwood in 2024.

Dec 2024
Loft ConversionAmendment
In report
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with a rear dormer and x2 front rooflights
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
24/00948/LDC
View planning record
Sept 2024
Loft ConversionAmendment
In report
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with a rear dormer and front rooflights.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
24/00734/LDC
View planning record

What's in 5 Albanwood, Watford, WD25 7BZ'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.

5 Albanwood valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£490,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£400,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

19 April 2018Most recent
£400,000
+33.3%over 7 years
27 May 2010
£300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 7BZ: £475,000 (2021–2018).

Nearby sales in WD25 7BZ

On the street

Versus other Albanwood homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Albanwood is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,663

Street avg £3,378

Above

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Brow Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD25 7BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 7BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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