18 Birkdale Gardens, Watford, WD19 7AW is a freehold terraced property The property offers approximately 1,119 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £229,525 , which equates to approximately £205 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Oct 2011 for £129,950. Since then, the value has increased by £99,575, representing a 76.6% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £229,525 is:

  • 34.1% lower than the average property price on Birkdale Gardens
  • 31.2% lower than the average in the WD19 7AW postcode area
  • and 55.0% lower than the average price for Watford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 7 July 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
Interior Size
1119 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£229,525
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£205
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Birkdale Gardens, Watford, Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, WD19 7AW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Mar 2019.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Jul 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated at rafters to average thermal transmittance 0.12 w/m-¦k, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to average thermal transmittance 0.19 w/m-¦k, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 21% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Windows
High performance glazing
Very Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WD19 7AW

9 th / 10
Price Rank
31% lower than average
1 st / 6
Size Rank
27% bigger than average
6 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
46% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WD19 7AW , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 6 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£229,525
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+77 %
7 Oct 2011
£129,950
Leasehold
+73.3 %
6 Mar 2009
£75,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £99,950
sale date: 27 Nov 2001
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2009
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £321,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2016
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £309,950
sale date: 18 Sep 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £542,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 18 Birkdale Gardens, Watford, WD19 7AW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Oct 2011. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Mar 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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