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45 Dowding Way, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7GA

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
125 m²
1345 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 45 Dowding Way

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

45 Dowding Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Leavesden, Watford, Watford (WD25 7GA). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a garage conversion, a porch and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£496/sq ft) was about 78.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2022 for £667,500. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Feb 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Apr 2011
EPC improved fromD61toC74
Low Energy Lighting
20%97%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Dowding Way, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7GA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 45 Dowding Way, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7GA

2decisions2extensions24documents
  1. Nov 2016
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion including construction of rear dormer with Juliet balcony, front rooflights and second floor flank window

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    16/2117/CLPD
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision

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  • The 24 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£731,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£667,500

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 November 2022Most recent

    £667,500

    +85.4%over 11 years

  2. 1 September 2011

    £360,000

    +41.2%over 9 years

  3. 31 January 2002

    £254,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 7GA: £599,995 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Dowding Way homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 45 Dowding Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,340

Street avg £4,322

Above

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 127 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above
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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
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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.
Full Watford report

Crime

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Studios — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Leavesden JMI School. 26 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 7GA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD25 7GA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 7GA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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