40 Birkdale Gardens, Watford, WD19 7AW is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 904 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £393,308 , which equates to approximately £435 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Sep 2015 for £309,950. Since then, the value has increased by £83,358, representing a 26.9% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £393,308 is:

  • 13.0% higher than the average property price on Birkdale Gardens
  • 18.0% higher than the average in the WD19 7AW postcode area
  • and 22.9% lower than the average price for Watford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 April 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in WD19 7AW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£393,308
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£435
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 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 5 Apr 2025.

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 5 Mar 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 64% 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, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WD19 7AW

2 nd / 10
Price Rank
18% higher than average
3 rd / 6
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
2 nd / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WD19 7AW , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 6 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 3rd out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£393,308
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
18 Sep 2015
£309,950
Leasehold
+273.4 %
13 Nov 1998
£83,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £321,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2016
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2009
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £99,950
sale date: 27 Nov 2001
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2022
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2018

Data Sources

The property at 40 Birkdale Gardens, Watford, WD19 7AW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Sep 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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