What type of property is 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW?

1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW?

1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW last sold for £620,000 in November 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW?

1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 8BW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW?

1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW 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 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW located?

1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW sits in Aldenham, Watford, Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW?

Police records around 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW 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 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW?

The closest primary school to 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW is Fair Field Junior School (1.4km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queens' School (2.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Middle Down, WD25 8BW is St John's Church, 755m away. The nearest rail option is Garston (Herts) Rail Station, 1.9km away.

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1 Middle Down, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8BW

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Middle Down

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

1 Middle Down is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Aldenham, Watford, Watford (WD25 8BW). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in November 2006. At 121 m² it's 17.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (147 m² median across 14 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £891,000 is 43.7% above the 2006 sale price.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD66toC78

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

3%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Middle Down, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Middle Down has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 1 Middle Down

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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.

1 Middle Down valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£891,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£620,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 November 2006Most recent
£620,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 8BW: £980,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in WD25 8BW

On the street

Versus other Middle Down homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Middle Down runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,124

Street avg £5,489

On par

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 147 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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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5 bed

£600k

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1 bed1 bath

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

St John's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Fair Field Junior School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD25 8BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 8BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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