20 Orchard Avenue, Watford, WD25 7JG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,550 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £366,362 , which equates to approximately £236 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Nov 2023 for £350,000. Since then, the value has increased by £16,362, representing a 4.7% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £366,362 is:

  • 29.0% lower than the average property price on Orchard Avenue
  • 29.4% lower than the average in the WD25 7JG postcode area
  • and 25.1% 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 3 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1550 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£366,362
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£236
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Orchard Avenue, Watford, Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, WD25 7JG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Jul 2024.

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 9 Jun 2023, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 225%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from no system present: electric immersion assumed to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WD25 7JG

49 th / 50
Price Rank
29% lower than average
1 st / 36
Size Rank
61% bigger than average
36 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
56% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WD25 7JG , this house's estimated value ranks 49th out of 50. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 36th out of 36 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 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£366,362
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
9 Nov 2023
£350,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £660,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £675,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1432 sq ft
sale price: £169,950
sale date: 14 Dec 2001

Data Sources

The property at 20 Orchard Avenue, Watford, Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, WD25 7JG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 9 Nov 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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