What kind of home is 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND?

33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND last change hands?

33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND last sold for £535,000 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £401,795 in June 2014, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND?

Across 2 sales between June 2014 and June 2018, 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND rose from £401,795 to £535,000, a change of £133,205. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND?

The current EPC rating for 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND?

33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND use?

The latest EPC at 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND?

33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND is in council tax band E.

Which area is 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND in?

33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND sits in Leavesden, Watford, Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND?

Police records around 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND 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.

What schools are near 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND?

The closest primary school to 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND is Leavesden JMI School (583m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (1.6km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND?

The closest bus stop to 33 Bateson Drive, WD25 7ND is Hercules Way South, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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33 Bateson Drive, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7ND

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 33 Bateson Drive

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

33 Bateson Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Leavesden, Watford, Watford (WD25 7ND). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £595,000 is 11.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£448/sq ft) was about 20.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2018 at £535,000.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromB85toC79

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 33 Bateson Drive, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

33 Bateson Drive has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£595,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£535,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

28 June 2018Most recent
£535,000
+33.2%over 3 years
29 June 2014
£401,795

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 7ND: £660,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in WD25 7ND

On the street

Versus other Bateson Drive homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 33 Bateson Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,820

Street avg £4,310

Above

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hercules Way South — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Leavesden JMI School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 7ND

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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