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20 Beeston Close, Watford, WD19 6LF

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
167 m²
1798 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 20 Beeston Close

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

20 Beeston Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD19 6LF). It has a recorded floor area of 167 m² (around 1798 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 167 m² the property is well over the postcode median (90 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £615,000 sits 53.8% above the 2016 sale of £399,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£222/sq ft) was about 42.9% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in October 2016.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Beeston Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jul 2015
EPC improved fromD56toC76
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Beeston Close, Watford, WD19 6LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

  1. Dec 2016
    Loft ConversionOutline
    In report

    Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion including hip to gable extension, rear dormer with Juliet balcony, front rooflights, second floor flank window and removal of chimney

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    16/2143/CLPD
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2016
    ExtensionOutline
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 6 metres, maximum height 3 metres and eaves height 2.85 metres)

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    16/2219/PDE
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 20 Beeston Close

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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.

20 Beeston Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£615,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£399,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 October 2016Most recent

    £399,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD19 6LF: £335,000 (2020–2008).

On the street

Versus other Beeston Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 20 Beeston Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

167 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Beeston Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Kilmarnock Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Woodhall Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD19 6LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD19 6LF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD19 6LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Beeston Close, Watford, WD19 6LF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.