What type of property is 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG?

8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG last change hands?

8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG last sold for £595,000 in December 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £205,000 in August 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG?

Across 3 sales between August 1995 and December 2013, 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG rose from £205,000 to £595,000, a change of £390,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2016. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG?

8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (1,496 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG?

8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG 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 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG located?

8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG 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 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG?

The closest primary school to 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG is Nascot Wood Junior School (597m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (1.7km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Dowry Walk, WD17 4TG is Ridge Lane, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Dowry Walk, Watford, WD17 4TG

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

139 m²

1496 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Dowry Walk

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

8 Dowry Walk is a five-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD17 4TG). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £845,000 is 42% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£398/sq ft) was about 243% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2009.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
GarageDouble, Detached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Sept 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2016

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 21 September 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD55toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Dowry Walk, Watford, WD17 4TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 8 Dowry Walk.

1 application on record at 8 Dowry Walk, Watford, WD17 4TG

1decisions1extensions34documents3nearby

Jul 2009
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Erection of a two storey side extension
Documents
34 docs on file
Reference
09/00397/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.

8 Dowry Walk has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£845,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£595,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

12 December 2013Most recent
£595,000
+2.6%over 6 years
9 February 2007
£580,000
+182.9%over 11 years
20 August 1995
£205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 4TG: £600,000 (2015–1998).

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Area

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Full Watford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

266/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ridge Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Nascot Wood Junior School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 4TG

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