What type of property is 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR?

15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR is a mid-terrace house.

What did 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR sell for?

15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR last sold for £72,000 in October 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £60,000 in November 1999, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1999 and October 2001, 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR rose from £60,000 to £72,000, a change of £12,000. That works out to roughly +9.8% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR?

The current EPC rating for 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR?

15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (323 sq ft). That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD24 5GR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR?

15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR located?

15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR?

Police records around 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR show an average of 123 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR?

The closest primary school to 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR is The Orchard Primary School (537m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (2.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR?

The closest bus stop to 15 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR is Courtlands Drive Shops, 183m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GR

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

30 m²

323 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 15 Courtlands Close

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

15 Courtlands Close is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 5GR). It has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (around 323 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity. At 30 m² this is the 4th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–55 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 27 units on file.

It hasn't traded since October 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 sits 147.2% above the 2001 sale of £72,000. At 30 m² it's 21.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (38 m² median across 26 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromE44toD62

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Courtlands Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

15 Courtlands Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.8% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£72,000

Growth on file: 9.8% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

18 October 2001Most recent
£72,000
+20.0%over 1 year
5 November 1999
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5GR: £185,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in WD24 5GR

On the street

Versus other Courtlands Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 15 Courtlands Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,400

Street avg £3,669

Below

Floor Area

30 m²

Street avg 39 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Judge Street

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£303k

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1 Lowestoft Road

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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.

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Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Courtlands Drive Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Orchard Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD24 5GR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 5GR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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