What type of property is 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ?

2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ?

2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ last sold for £800,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £410,000 in December 1998, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1998 and October 2014, 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ rose from £410,000 to £800,000, a change of £390,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ is A with a score of 117 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2014 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ?

2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (2,024 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ?

2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ located?

2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district.

Is 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ show an average of 266 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ is Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School (241m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (991m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Grange Close, WD17 4HQ is The Spinney, 109m away. The nearest rail option is Watford Junction Rail Station, 896m away.

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2 Grange Close, Watford, WD17 4HQ

EPC A1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

188 m²

2024 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 117

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Grange Close

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

2 Grange Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD17 4HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (around 2024 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2026) returns an A (score 117), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 188 m² it's 21.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (154 m² median across 18 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £962,000 is 20.2% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£395/sq ft) was about 65.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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.

2 Grange Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A117

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from May 2014

EPC improved fromD66toA117

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Grange Close, Watford, WD17 4HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Grange Close, Watford, WD17 4HQ

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Apr 2015
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
To extend existing double garage to a triple garage.
Documents
22 docs on file
Reference
15/00225/FULH
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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.

2 Grange Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£962,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£800,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

29 October 2014Most recent
£800,000
+95.1%over 15 years
29 December 1998
£410,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 4HQ: £1,060,000 (2026–2018).

Nearby sales in WD17 4HQ

On the street

Versus other Grange Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Grange Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,255

Street avg £3,771

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Floor Area

188 m²

Street avg 174 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

266/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Spinney — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 4HQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 4HQ

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