What kind of home is 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL?

1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL?

1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL last sold for £959,000 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in October 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL?

1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL has a recorded floor area of 229 m² (2,469 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD19 4FL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL use?

The latest EPC at 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL had any planning applications?

1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL has an active planning application for an application (ref. 25/00114/TPO), filed in February 2025, currently awaiting a decision. Across the wider record there are 2 approved applications on file. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL in?

1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL sits in Watford. It falls within the WD19 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL?

Police records around 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL show an average of 179 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL?

The closest primary school to 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL is Bromet Primary School (254m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Watford Grammar School for Girls (1.4km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Branston Close, WD19 4FL is Deacons Hill, 405m away. The nearest rail option is Bushey Rail Station, 700m away.

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1 Branston Close, Watford, WD19 4FL

EPC B3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

229 m²

2468 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

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Overview

About 1 Branston Close

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

1 Branston Close is a detached house in Watford (WD19 4FL). It has a recorded floor area of 229 m² (around 2468 sq ft). The latest certificate (October 2011) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The latest certificate is from October 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for tree works is awaiting a decision. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in April 2012. Today's modelled estimate of £1,311,000 is 36.7% above the 2012 sale price.

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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.

1 Branston Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Oct 2021

Current Certificate

Oct 2011

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Expired on 16 October 2021

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Branston Close, Watford, WD19 4FL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for tree works is currently awaiting a decision.

3 applications on record at 1 Branston Close, Watford, WD19 4FL

2decisions9documents4nearby

Apr 2014
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Works to trees under TPO.32
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
14/00448/TPO
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Tree WorksFeb 2025Decision
Tree WorksJun 2014Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£1,311,000

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Last sold (2012)

£959,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 April 2012Most recent
£959,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD19 4FL: £1,190,000 (2021–2012).

Nearby sales in WD19 4FL

On the street

Versus other Branston Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Branston Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,182

Street avg £5,117

Strongly below

Floor Area

229 m²

Street avg 248 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

On par

Years Held

14 years

Street avg 8 years

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Watford district page.

Full Watford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

179/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Deacons Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bromet Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD19 4FL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD19 4FL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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