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20 Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GR

4 sales on record

Estimated value

£180,000

  • Since the 2018 sale (£183,000)-2%
  • Against WD24 5GR's recent median (£185,000)-3%

Newest record on this page: September 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
25 m²
269 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£180,000

  • Against its 2018 sale (£183,000)-2%
  • Against WD24 5GR's recent median (£185,000)-3%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 20 Courtlands Close is modelled from its 25 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 5GR. 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

    25 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2021

  • Sales of this home

    4 sales recorded, the latest in 2018

  • Recent sales in WD24 5GR

    5 sales, median £185,000 (2024–2021)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: September 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 Courtlands Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 February 2018Most recent

    £183,000

    +71.0%over 6 years

  2. 31 March 2011

    £107,000

    -6.1%over 4 years

  3. 23 July 2006

    £114,000

    +212.3%over 9 years

  4. 14 August 1996

    £36,500

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks 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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Overview

About 20 Courtlands Close

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

20 Courtlands Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD24 5GR). It has a recorded floor area of 25 m² (around 269 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. At 25 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (25–55 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 25 m² it sits well below the postcode median (38 m² across 26 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in February 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£680/sq ft) was about 173.5% 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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

20 Courtlands Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 April 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromD62toC77
Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Courtlands 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.

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.

Price per m² for 20 Courtlands Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,320

Street avg £3,472

Strongly above

Floor Area

25 m²

Street avg 39 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

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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.

Nearest schools

  • The Orchard Primary SchoolPrimary537m
  • Holy Rood Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary673m
  • Kingsway Infants' SchoolPrimary919m
  • Kingsway Junior SchoolPrimary920m

Nearest stops

  • Courtlands Drive ShopsBus stop183m
  • AshfieldsBus stop290m
  • Hollytree HouseBus stop347m
  • North Western AvenueBus stop358m

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.

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 road noise heatmap for WD24 5GR

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
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 20 Courtlands Close is modelled from its 25 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 5GR. 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. 4 sales are recorded for 20 Courtlands Close. 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 20 Courtlands Close was lodged in April 2021 at band C and is valid until April 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 20 Courtlands Close. 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 27 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WD24 5GR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
20 Courtlands Close is in council tax band B. 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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