Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
28 Parkgate Road, Watford, WD24 4FH
Solar panelsExtendable1 planning record
Estimated value
£568,000
- Since the 2020 sale (£405,000)+40%
- Against WD24 4FH's recent median (£420,000)+35%
Newest record on this page: December 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£568,000
- Against its 2020 sale (£405,000)+40%
- Against WD24 4FH's recent median (£420,000)+35%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 28 Parkgate Road is modelled from its 110 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 4FH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
110 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2024
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2020
Recent sales in WD24 4FH
5 sales, median £420,000 (2025–2023)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: December 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
Sales timeline
11 October 2020Most recent
£405,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 4FH: £420,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in WD24 4FH
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 28 Parkgate Road, Watford, WD24 4FH. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 28 Parkgate Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
28 Parkgate Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD24 4FH). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The property has solar panels and underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a loft. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2020 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).
At 110 m² the property is well over the postcode median (83 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2021. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £568,000 is 40.2% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£342/sq ft) was about 17.9% below the postcode norm. Sold October 2020 for £405,000.
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
- CloakroomYes
- LoftYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Underfloor heatingYes
- Solar panelsYes
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
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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)
Jan 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 January 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2024from Jun 2020
EPC improved fromF31toC72
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Walls
Very PoorGood
Wall insulation improved
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
22%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 28 Parkgate Road, Watford, WD24 4FH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 28 Parkgate Road, Watford, WD24 4FH
1decisions1extensions12documents3nearby
- Jul 2021Loft ConversionAmendmentOutcome in report
Lawful Development Certificate for conversion of roof to habitable accommodation with rear dormer, roof extension over rear outrigger and 3 front rooflights.
- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- 21/00856/LDC
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- The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Versus other Parkgate Road homes
Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 28 Parkgate Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,682
Street avg £4,732
Floor Area
110 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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
123/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Buckingham Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Parkgate Junior School. 32 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Parkgate Junior SchoolPrimary106m
- Parkgate Infants' and Nursery SchoolPrimary493m
- Knutsford Primary AcademyPrimary636m
- Beechfield SchoolPrimary898m
Nearest stops
- Buckingham RoadBus stop169m
- Windsor RoadBus stop169m
- Maude CrescentBus stop221m
- Parkgate RoadBus stop248m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences725 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour355 reports18%
- Criminal Damage & Arson149 reports8%
- Other Theft140 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD24 4FH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 28 Parkgate Road is modelled from its 110 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 4FH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 28 Parkgate Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 28 Parkgate Road was lodged in January 2024 at band C and is valid until January 2034. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 28 Parkgate Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 32 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WD24 4FH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 28 Parkgate Road is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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