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42 Monica Close, Watford, WD24 4GZ

Extendable5 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 42 Monica Close

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

42 Monica Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD24 4GZ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Last sale on file: £405,000 in September 2023. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£489/sq ft) was about 134.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Monica 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
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)
Nov 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 November 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromD68toC70
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Monica Close, Watford, WD24 4GZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Monica Close has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 42 Monica Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£435,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 25 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£405,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 September 2023Most recent

    £405,000

    +94.7%over 11 years

  2. 23 March 2012

    £208,000

    +23.1%over 7 years

  3. 30 March 2004

    £169,000

    +31.5%over 2 years

  4. 15 March 2002

    £128,500

    +51.2%over 3 years

  5. 12 February 1999

    £85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 4GZ: £445,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Monica Close homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 42 Monica Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,260

Street avg £3,559

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Monica Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£418k

1 Bruce Grove

WD24 4DZ

2 bed1 bath
£414k

1 Salisbury Road

WD24 4DT

2 bed2 bath
£479k

10 Byron Avenue

WD24 4HT

2 bed1 bath
£498k

1 Ellenbrook Close

WD24 4DP

2 bed2 bath
£316k

1 Liberty Apartments, 19 Devon Road

WD24 4HS

Flat2 bed2 bath
£307k

1 The Lodge, Orphanage Road

WD24 4QZ

2 bed
£300k

1 Devon Road

WD24 4HP

2 bed1 bath
£442k

10 Balmoral Road

WD24 4EP

3 bed1 bath
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

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brocklesbury Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 WD24 4GZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD24 4GZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 4GZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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 42 Monica Close, Watford, WD24 4GZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.