18 Orchard Avenue, Watford, WD25 7JG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £491,343 , which equates to approximately £617 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Feb 2013 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £221,343, representing a 82.0% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £491,343 is:

  • 4.7% lower than the average property price on Orchard Avenue
  • 5.3% lower than the average in the WD25 7JG postcode area
  • and 0.4% higher 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 17 January 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£491,343
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£617
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Orchard Avenue, Watford, Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, WD25 7JG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jan 2014.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 31 Oct 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 13.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to WD25 7JG

38 th / 50
Price Rank
5% lower than average
33 rd / 36
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
9 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WD25 7JG , this house's estimated value ranks 38th out of 50. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 36 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 33th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£491,343
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+82 %
28 Feb 2013
£270,000
Leasehold
+8 %
5 Feb 2010
£250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £485,000
sale date: 6 May 2025
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £530,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £515,000
sale date: 5 Jun 2023

Data Sources

The property at 18 Orchard Avenue, Watford, WD25 7JG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Feb 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jan 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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